Lead Engineer

Lead Compression Engineer

Location: Edinburgh - Ideally onsite 5 days per week
Salary: £65,000-£75,000 per annum
Working Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible)
Benefits:

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  26 days annual leave + bank holidays
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  Pension contribution
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  Sick pay
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  No travel required
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  Potential for hybrid working for the right candidate

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Compression Engineer to join our engineering team. In this key role, you will take ownership of compressor design and optimisation, working from first principles to deliver robust, high-performing mechanical solutions. You will work closely with cross-discipline teams and support product development through simulation, testing, and data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead design and development of compression systems using engineering fundamentals
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  Perform simulation work to support design decisions and product optimisation
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  Use Matlab to analyse and model system behaviour
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  Carry out flow calculations and capture manufacturing data to inform engineering outputs
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  Apply mechanical engineering expertise to complex system challenges
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  Communicate effectively with engineering teams and other disciplines to ensure project alignment

Essential Experience & Skills

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  Strong mechanical engineering background
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  Practical experience with simulation tools
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  Exposure to Matlab for analysis and modelling
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  Comfortable handling design from first principles
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  Familiarity with flow calculations and mechanical systems engineering
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  Excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable Skills

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  Experience working with compressors
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  Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Inventor
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  Exposure to product optimisation activities