Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Systems & Power

EMEA3 Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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) connects clients with skilled interim professionals and fosters workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract-based role, focusing on

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering background, ideally in defence, aerospace, marine, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting complex engineering programmes throughout the design and development lifecycle.
• Understanding of mechanical considerations for electrical power distribution equipment and systems.
• Experience dealing with complex packaging constraints and equipment integration.
• Knowledge of environmental and platform-specific requirements, including shock, vibration, and operational loads.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review high-quality engineering documentation, including technical reports, design justification, and supporting project deliverables.
• Support mechanical design activities within CAD environments, ensuring designs meet programme requirements and engineering standards.
• Provide mechanical engineering expertise across system and equipment integration activities.
• Work effectively within a developing programme environment, managing ambiguity and adapting to evolving requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful integration of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and problem-solving activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Systems thinking

Power distribution

Regulated industries

Job description

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) connects clients with skilled interim professionals and fosters workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a contract-based role, focusing on