Mechanical Project Engineer - Packaging Machinery Up to £60,000 £5,000 Car Allowance | Hybrid - Burton-on-Trent Are you a Mechanical Project Engineer seeking autonomy, variety, and exposure to high-value capital projects? Join a growing consultancy delivering packaging and production line projects ranging from £250K to £40M. This hybrid Mechanical Project Engineer role role offers a dynamic mix of mechanical design, supplier management, and full project delivery - from feasibility through to commissioning. What You'll Be Doing as Mechanical ProejctProejct Engineer Designing mechanical and process systems for packaging and production lines Managing suppliers, tender analysis, and cost control Overseeing site installation, commissioning, and performance trials Ensuring compliance with CDMCDM, PUWERPUWER, and Machinery Directive legislation Machinery Experience We Value We're especially keen to hear from candidates with mechanical design and project engineering experience in: Mechanical Process Systems for Manufacturing, Production, Process or Logistics Systems PalletizersPalletizers, Case Packers & Conveyors Systems Bespoke / special purpose machinery Capital equipment and automation systems What We're Looking For Background in mechanical engineering (Degree, HNCHNC, or HNDHND) Experience in project engineering, design engineering, or CapExCapEx delivery Proficient in both 2D2D and 3D3D CAD design and modelling Valid UK driving licence Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills Industries We Welcome Candidates from automotive, pharmaceutical, FMCGFMCG, logistics, supply chain, food & drink, or machinery manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply. Experience with production lines, packaging systems, or bespoke machinery is highly relevant. What's On Offer Salary : Up to £60,000 £5,000 car allowance Location : Burton-on-Trent (Hybrid: 2-32-3 days/week in office) Benefits : 4% employer pension contribution BUPABUPA private healthcare healthcareCycle to Work & EV EVschemes Death in Service (3x 3xsalary) Simply Health & Working Away Allowance Commutable From Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough,Loughborough Tamworth, Lichfield,Lichfield East/North Birmingham, Cannock,Cannock Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Ashby-Ashbyde-dela-Zouch,Zouch Uttoxeter,Uttoxeter Swadlincote,Swadlincote Nuneaton,Nuneaton Hinckley HinckleyApply now to take the next step in your engineering career with a consultancy that values innovation, flexibility, and professional growth. To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales