Job Description
Lead Engineer (Compression)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (On-Site)
Company Overview
An innovative clean energy engineering organization is developing advanced hydrogen compression solutions and associated refuelling and fuel cell technologies. The company operates in a fast-moving, technically rigorous environment focused on delivering reliable, cost-conscious engineered products from concept through manufacture.
Position Summary
The Lead Engineer (Compression) is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of hydrogen compressor products, from first-principles modelling through to manufacturing readiness and certification. The role provides technical leadership across the full product lifecycle, working cross-functionally with mechanical, electrical, process, and controls engineering teams while supporting commercial and production functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and own product design from system modelling through to manufacture
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Manage product development projects and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
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Drive development and standardisation of hydrogen compression products
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Perform first-principles thermodynamic modelling
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Maintain technical and financial accountability for assigned projects
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Manage the full product lifecycle, including certification activities
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Participate in HAZOP and contribute to LOPA activities
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Mentor and support development of junior engineers
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Deliver technical training to production, field service, and sales teams
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Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support complete system design
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Prepare part specifications and assess manufacturing partners
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Produce supporting technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, etc.)
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Maintain PED, Machinery Directive, risk assessment, and certification systems
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Lead products through inspection, type approval, and CE certification
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Required
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Numerical simulation experience (MATLAB/Octave)
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Strong 2D drawing proficiency including standards and dimensioning
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Solid understanding of procurement and manufacturing within the design lifecycle
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Mechanical or systems engineering design experience in manufacturing environments
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Compression and/or fluid systems expertise
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Experience leading PED, Machinery Directive, and CE certification activities
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Demonstrated technical leadership capability
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Knowledge of machining, fabrication, MRP, and BoM management
Desirable
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3D and 2D CAD proficiency
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Degree in Mechanical/Systems Engineering or related discipline
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Chartered status (or equivalent experience)
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Experience producing P&IDs
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Autodesk Inventor experience
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Configuration engineering and manufacturing drawing production
