Weapons Ordnance Munitions & Explosives Engineering Manager

Job Title: Weapons Ordnance Munitions & Explosives Engineering Manager

Location: Warton, Hybrid – 3-4 days per week on site

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £65,498+ depending on experience

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

The Weapons Ordnance Munitions Explosives (WOME) Engineering Manager will support the Head of WOME in undertaking WOME engineering and safety governance, updating and maintaining the WOME Exposition, processes and procedures to demonstrate compliance with the BAE Systems Corporate requirements and meet the UK and Customer Legislative, Regulatory, Standards requirements for weapons & explosives.

The WOME Engineering Manager will ensure that the systems engineering tools are successfully deployed and maintained across the WOME domain with appropriate tailoring as required.

Core duties:

• Deputising for the Head of Engineering – TSS and W & EW as required (on WOME aspect’s) and management of 4 direct reports
• Development, assessment and implementation of WOME Engineering processes, procedures and tools to meet current and future business needs, ensuring compliance with the BAE Systems Operational Framework
• Managing the Projects / Delivery Streams to ensure that they are compliant with all applicable UK & KSA Legislative safety environmental requirements for the safety of WOME products
• Providing WOME support at Project / Delivery Stream Safety Review Meetings (SAG, HMM & PSEC)
• Providing support to the Head of Engineering TSS and W &EW (WOME aspects only)to ensure the requisite WOME Engineering expertise and capability required to deliver WOME Manpower is managed and sustained

Essential Skills:

• A degree or equivalent experience in an engineering related discipline, and experience in a management role
• Experience in a Military WOME engineering/support environment
• Member of the Institute of Explosive Engineers or working towards.
• Ability to review any new/emerging Legislation and Regulations and understand and brief the impact on current Business Unit processes with respect to governance, safety and environmental issues
• Experiene providing independent WOME assurance at Project / Delivery Stream Safety Review Meetings (SAG, HMM & PSEC)

The WOME Engineering Team:

You will work closely with the Head of Engineering on integration topics including LCM governance and WOME People, Processes and Tools. You will interface directly with Project Leads from the BAESSA Functional, Projects, KPCs (Kingdom Partner Companies), BAE Systems Land and other Service Providers/OEMs as detailed in the Solution.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 21st May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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