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