Role: Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineer
Contract Length: Until 30/06/2026
Location: Hybrid
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for an Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ORDNANCE MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES (OME) ENGINEER
As an OME Engineer, you will be providing expert advice and managing complex elements of acquisition for a wide range of systems at portfolio level; from: Complex Weapons, General Munitions and Pyrotechnic devices.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ORDNANCE MUNITIONS AND EXPLOSIVES (OME) ENGINEER
• Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects; and
• Wide ranging depth and breadth of technical experience in own specialism with knowledge and application of Systems Engineering approaches; and
• Be professionally registered as either:
o Chartered Engineer (CEng) or
o Chartered Scientist (CSci) or
o Chartered Marine Technologist (CMarTech) or
o Chartered Chemist (CChem) or
o Chartered Physicist (CPhys)
Problem Solving Skills:
• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply correct technical legislation, regulation, standards, policies, and processes to use and follow during acquisition and support to equipment.
• Challenge and coach others in understanding how to apply the most effective and efficient ways to process data
• Select suitable communication methods and challenge others appropriately if they are not.
• Resolve potential conflicts between stakeholders.
• Take appropriate action and lead where needed in responding to issues.
• Coach others in conducting in-depth analysis on products or process and identify the correct action to rectify issues identified.
• Make timely decisions related to accuracy and efficiency of your own and others’ work.
• Effectively establish priorities and work sequencing; and challenge behaviours that are incompatible with the Civil Service Core Values.
• Ensure risk management is conducted correctly and challenge those not making timely decisions that affect regulatory requirements, including where and when to safely quarantine equipment/products.
• Plan and manage your own time and those reporting to you, to deliver at pace.
• Carry out the correct action for coaching and supervision required for junior and/or equivalent graded staff that you may work with.
• Identify your own shortfalls in knowledge and discuss appropriate options for self-development, setting short and medium priorities.
• Coach others to find the most appropriate internal policy and processes.
If you are an Ordnance Munitions and Explosives (OME) Engineer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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