🚨 Job Opening: IMS Officer – Integrated Management Systems | Quality Assurance Jobs in Abu Dhabi – EDGE Group PJSC
📅 Date Posted: 11 May 2025
📍 Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
🏢 Company: EDGE Group PJSC – LAHAB Defence Systems
🆔 Department: Governance & Standards / Quality Assurance
💼 Job Title: IMS Officer (Integrated Management Systems)
📢 Reference: #LAHAB
About LAHAB – EDGE Group PJSC
LAHAB Defence Systems, a division of EDGE Group PJSC, is a leading UAE-based manufacturer of medium and large calibre munitions. With over 25 years of experience in the defence and security sector, we support military, law enforcement, and specialized sporting clients with cutting-edge, safe, and reliable munitions.
We are transforming our operations by modernizing the entire munitions value chain, ensuring top-tier quality, compliance, and operational excellence through world-class integrated management systems (IMS).
🎯 Job Purpose:
As an IMS Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company’s Integrated Management System, ensuring compliance with international standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. You will support audits, documentation, calibration processes, and risk assessments to ensure seamless quality and governance operations.
🛠 Key Responsibilities:
Assist in planning, executing, and reporting on internal and external IMS audits in alignment with ISO 9001 and other standards.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation for quality, health & safety, and environmental systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of IMS policies and procedures, proposing improvements for system optimization.
Coordinate with various departments to ensure IMS compliance across production, engineering, and support functions.
Support calibration and maintenance tracking of equipment and instruments in accordance with quality standards.
Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and risk assessments to ensure non-conformance is addressed.
Assist in organizing management reviews, compiling data, and generating quality performance reports.
Promote awareness of IMS policies and conduct training sessions or refreshers for staff as needed.
Serve as a point of contact for certification bodies, audit agencies, and regulatory authorities during inspections and reviews.
Track IMS-related KPIs and collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to support business objectives.
🎓 Qualifications & Certifications:
Minimum Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical field.
ISO 9001 Certified Internal or Lead Auditor.
Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Quality or Industrial Engineering.
Multiple certifications in auditing (AS9100, ISO 45001, etc.).
CQI (Chartered Quality Institute) membership at Practitioner grade or higher.
🧰 Skills & Experience:
Required:
3+ years of hands-on experience in quality assurance or integrated management systems within a manufacturing or defence environment.
Proficiency in audit practices, report writing, documentation control, and quality tools (e.g., FMEA, RCA, CAPA).
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and QMS software platforms.
Preferred:
Experience in the UAE defence or aerospace sector.
Exposure to GCC regulatory frameworks and best practices in the manufacturing industry.
🌍 Why Join LAHAB – EDGE Group?
Be part of one of the UAE’s leading defence manufacturers, contributing to national security and technological innovation. As an IMS Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding quality, compliance, and operational efficiency, while enjoying a progressive and inclusive workplace.
📩 Ready to Apply?
If you’re detail-oriented and passionate about quality systems and governance, apply now to join LAHAB – EDGE Group PJSC and help shape the future of defence manufacturing in the UAE.