We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources. Rolls-Royce is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet's vital power needs. Due to a number of exciting change and transformational activities across the Rolls-Royce The Power Electronics Design Engineer will be based in Derby on a 12 month contract. This role is a hybrid role 3 days onsite and 2 days from home. As Power Electronics Design Lead you will be responsible for leading the design, development and validation of an AC/DC Power converter for power drive systems. Key Responsibilities Accountable for delivery of the design solutions in line with the declared project milestones and budget Ensure that the tools and methods appropriate to Electronics and Electrical (E&E) are rigorously applied. Accountable for developing and maintaining the overall plan of engineering tasks for all of the assigned design solutions Coordinate and lead a team of Engineers in delivery of the overall engineering plan, supported by the associated Technical Coach and the Capability managers responsible for the assigned individuals. Support the Programme Manager in achieving delivery of the design solutions within the agreed budget. Act as the single point of contact for reporting to the project and/or key stakeholders. Accountable for managing the work scope, including the negotiation for resource, estimation of the effort required to accomplish the engineering plan. Accountable for ensuring all non-conformances and minor design changes that are relevant to your project(s) are dealt with in a timely manner. To escalate effectively where issues require further support from a broader team. Accountable for the management of the risks and issues on their design solutions including escalation as required. Accountable for ensuring that the design questions for milestone reviews are completed by the team. Support the Capability Managers in performance discussions and development cells. Criteria Experience of people management and processes Knowledge of Electronics and/or Electrical design and verification. Relevant Engineering and technical competence (Power Electronics). Managed and led a multidisciplinary team to deliver power systems projects, taking responsibility for planning, design, integration, and delivery while ensuring the work stayed on track with time, cost, and quality targets. *To work for Rolls-Royce you may need to hold a Security Check (SC). Rolls-Royce will support the application for SC if you dont currently already have this in place and it is required for the role. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, for some roles you must hold a UK nationality.* Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.