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 TPBN1_UKTJ