Actively seeking roles in Edinburgh (Open to UK remote)

Design • Development • Automation

Multi-Skilled Senior Engineer specialising in design, development, testing & process automation.

6+ years across McLaren, Royal Enfield and Tevva. Experience in developing automotive powertrain systems from design to testing and validation.

Relocating back home to Edinburgh in early 2026 and looking for a technical role within a multi-skilled, high performing team.

SolidWorksFusion360CreoOnShapePythonMatlabC#/.NETGitANSYSETAS/INCAAVL ConcertoLocal AIMS Office+ More

Jordan Ballantyne

Senior Engineer · Design · Testing · Development · Automation

Relocating to
Edinburgh · Early 2026
Experience
6+ Years in Automotive & Powertrain Engineering
Recent
Royal Enfield · Engine Management System & Process Automation
Open to
Permanent Roles · Contract Work

Highlighted Work

More disclosable case studies available on request.

EMS Calibration Automation • Royal EnfieldProcess & Tooling to Standardise Data & Accelerate Workflows

Standalone software tools that normalise multi-ECU datasets, auto generate ignition, fuelling and other models & maps, automate L2 safety calibration, generate emission reports and more.

PythonMatlabINCA/ETAS

Powertrain Development • McLarenMechanical Development of Automotive Powertrains

Develop testing procedures, systems to ensure maximum test value. Design Ad-Hoc prototype components. Develop software to analyse ongoing and historical engine data. Reporting on testing outcomes.

PythonMatlabINCA/ETASAVL Concerto

Test & Validation Engineer • TevvaWhole Vehicle Test & Validation Engineer for large prototype EV & H2 vehicles

Specify wide range of prototype vehicle testing proceedures in line certification requirements. Development and deployement of issue management, tracking and reporting software.

PythonINCA/ETASSharePointPowerBI

Mechanical Design Engineer • TevvaChassis Design Engineer for large prototype EV & H2 vehicles

Develop design for various critical chassis components, ensuring high GD&T standards. Sign off on engineering drawings throughout chassis engineering and present design ideas to engineering management.

SolidworksMatlabExcelPowerPoint

Ways I can help

Design & Simulation

  • Accurate 3D Modelling
  • High Fidelity Simulations
  • System Model Generation

Workflow Automation

  • Custom Software Tools
  • Data Processing Solutions
  • Report/Dashboard Generation

Data Analysis

  • Tailored Solutions
  • Detailed Visualisations
  • Pattern Detection

Apps & Dashboards

  • Desktop Tools
  • Clean/Custom UIs
  • Fast & Responsive
Short sprints, fixed-price packages, or ongoing retainers. NDA-friendly.

About

I’m an engineer who enjoys simplifying complexity by taking difficult systems, scattered data and inefficient processes, and turning them into tools that people genuinely rely on. I have experience in engineering design, testing & validation and the development of automated internal processes.

I’m looking for roles where I can contribute to meaningful projects, learn from talented people and keep developing as an engineer, whether that’s in sustainable technology, energy systems, data-focused engineering or anything that sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering, software and real-world problem-solving.

Outside of work, I’m usually at a terminal, riding a motorcycle, on my mountain bike, or walking up a hill somewhere. I split my time between Scotland and England and I’m moving back to Edinburgh permanently in early 2026 to put family first and build the next chapter of my career closer to home.

Royal Enfield
Senior Engineer (EMS): System Process & Automation
Tevva (EV/H2)
Chassis Design • Whole Vehicle Test & Validation • Issue Management Lead
McLaren Automotive
Powertrain Development
UWTSD
MEng Motorcycle Engineering / Adv Engine Design | Orthrus Racing

Skills & Experience

Engineering & Analysis

  • 3D parametric modelling (SolidWorks, Onshape, Creo, CATIA)
  • Simulation, system modelling, and numerical optimisation
  • Process automation and signal/data processing pipelines
  • Testing & validation of mechanical systems

Software & Data Systems

  • Python, MATLAB, and C#/.NET for data tooling and automation
  • Standalone software tools for calibration and process standardisation
  • Custom UIs and dashboards for data visualisation and reporting
  • Integration with ETAS/INCA, AVL Concerto, and CAN toolchains

Project Experience

  • End-to-end toolchain design, from prototype to validated release
  • Cross-functional collaboration across calibration, design, and test teams
  • Technical leadership in tool development and data strategy
  • Focus on reliability, repeatability, and documentation

Design

A few renders from previous mechanical design work — click any card to view full size.

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Scotland-based. I’m open to permanent technical postions and short to long term contracts.

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