Project Engineer - Food Processing
Cozzini, LLC. · Elk Grove Village, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
About the role
Cozzini, LLC is looking for a Project Engineer to be the driving force behind our custom equipment projects. This is a high-visibility role where you act as the vital connection point between our customers, our sales team, and our shop floor. If you are highly organized, technically sharp, and a master of cross-functional collaboration, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Define the project scope, map out layouts, set production timelines, and establish manufacturing locations for complex food processing systems.
- Act as the central hub of communication between Sales, Design, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing to keep everyone aligned and moving forward.
- Keep a close eye on project budgets, source critical components from external vendors, and ensure all drawings win customer approval before production begins.
- Oversee quality assurance and equipment testing, partner with our Field Service teams to ensure smooth on-site installation, and manage the final project wrap-up.
- Actively troubleshoot issues as they arise, keeping projects on track and customer satisfaction high.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 3–5 years of experience in sales engineering, application engineering, or project engineering
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Willingness to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Autodesk Inventor
- Background in food processing equipment or manufacturing environments
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer contribution
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan