# Engineering Manager - OWE Ordnance

> Quast Ltd · Stoke Gifford, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Contract · Posted 2026-07-12

**Workplace:** hybrid

## Description

**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

### 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

### 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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