AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.
Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.
On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting‑edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet’s vital power needs we are looking for a Senior Project Engineer – Manufacturing for a 12 month contract based in Derby.
This role is a hybrid position in which you will be based in our client Derby facility Tues-Thurs each week and working from home Monday and Friday.
Some occasional travel within the UK and Europe to support test activities.
Job description – the role
Purpose of the role:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple bespoke test rig projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes that meet customer requirements
- Act as the key interface between customers, engineering teams, and suppliers to translate technical needs into structured delivery plans
- Coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder activities to deliver certification‑ready test solutions within defined timelines and standards
What you’ll do:
- Manage test rig projects from concept through to certification
- Engage with customers to define requirements and agree delivery plans
- Work closely with design engineers to develop testing solutions
- Coordinate test setup, including software, hardware, and location
- Manage suppliers and supply chain for externally built rigs and components
- Apply structured delivery processes and track progress using planning tools
- Analyse and communicate project data and updates to stakeholders
- Deliver final test results and certification documentation
The skills you’ll need:
- Experience in project engineering or project management within an engineering environment
- Strong mechanical engineering understanding
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects end-to-end
- Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills
- Experience using planning tools (e.g. MS Project, P6, Oracle)
- Experienced in verification and validation exercises
- Ability to interpret technical requirements and communicate clearly
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
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