Lead Engineer in Edinburgh

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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:



26 days annual leave + bank holidays



Pension contribution



Sick pay



No travel required



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



Lead design and development of compression systems using engineering fundamentals



Perform simulation work to support design decisions and product optimisation



Use Matlab to analyse and model system behaviour



Carry out flow calculations and capture manufacturing data to inform engineering outputs



Apply mechanical engineering expertise to complex system challenges



Communicate effectively with engineering teams and other disciplines to ensure project alignment



Essential Experience & Skills



Strong mechanical engineering background



Practical experience with simulation tools



Exposure to Matlab for analysis and modelling



Comfortable handling design from first principles



Familiarity with flow calculations and mechanical systems engineering



Excellent communicator, able to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams



Desirable Skills



Experience working with compressors



Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Inventor



Exposure to product optimisation activities

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