Quast Ltd
Engineering Manager - OWE Ordnance
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Location: Hybrid – Typical working pattern: 2–3 days/week at MOD Abbey Wood. Rate: Up to £550/day (Inside IR35) Duration: ASAP – 31/03/2027 Deadline for Applications: 20/07/2026 at 12:30 Clearance: SC Clearance required. UK Nationals only.
Overview
Reporting to the OBI Lead & Ch Eng, responsible for the generation and execution of the engineering management plan (OME aspects) for the delivery of Urgent One Way Effector capability requirements.
Key Tasks and Deliverables
- Form Technical Requirements and manage the Test, V&V and evaluation process – SRD / ITEAP (proportionate to scale of project)
- Establish engineering roadmap for future phases and Engineering Management Plans
- Assure technical data as provided by Supplier(s), provide advice to Ch Eng/Chief Technical Officer/Senior Safety Responsible on matters they are accountable
- Integrate and manage project interests with a wide range of stakeholders, such as Airworthiness authorities & Heads of Establishments
- Provide assurance that Supplier tests are safe and IAW with local process, and aviation regulations
- Identify and analyse technical hazards, contribute to the development of safety artefacts as required to enable testing
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Essential Experience / Skills
- Engineering manager with experience managing development and integration of novel systems
- Experience of complex weapons development and testing programmes
- Familiarity with DOSR and/or MAA regulations and experience working with regulators.
- Management of development and integration of novel systems
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Desirable Experience / Skills
- Qualifications and/or experience in OME assurance
- Uncrewed Air Systems Development and Testing
Other Information
Ability to attend a duty station 2 days per week (ABW mostly but travel to London, Supplier premises, UK Ranges at times throughout). Overseas travel potential depending on the identification of suitable ranges to test.
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