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
Lead and own product design from system modelling through to manufacture
Manage product development projects and coordinate internal and external stakeholders
Drive development and standardisation of hydrogen compression products
Perform first-principles thermodynamic modelling
Maintain technical and financial accountability for assigned projects
Manage the full product lifecycle, including certification activities
Participate in HAZOP and contribute to LOPA activities
Mentor and support development of junior engineers
Deliver technical training to production, field service, and sales teams
Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support complete system design
Prepare part specifications and assess manufacturing partners
Produce supporting technical documentation (manuals, datasheets, etc.)
Maintain PED, Machinery Directive, risk assessment, and certification systems
Lead products through inspection, type approval, and CE certification
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Required
Numerical simulation experience (MATLAB/Octave)
Strong 2D drawing proficiency including standards and dimensioning
Solid understanding of procurement and manufacturing within the design lifecycle
Mechanical or systems engineering design experience in manufacturing environments
Compression and/or fluid systems expertise
Experience leading PED, Machinery Directive, and CE certification activities
Demonstrated technical leadership capability
Knowledge of machining, fabrication, MRP, and BoM management
Desirable
3D and 2D CAD proficiency
Degree in Mechanical/Systems Engineering or related discipline
Chartered status (or equivalent experience)
Experience producing P&IDs
Autodesk Inventor experience
Configuration engineering and manufacturing drawing production
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