Project Engineer - Food Processing

Cozzini, LLC.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozzini, LLC. in Elk Grove Village, IL seeks a Project Engineer to drive custom equipment projects from quote through fabrication and installation. You will coordinate Sales, Design, Electrical, and Manufacturing, manage budgets, and ensure drawings meet customer approval before production.

Strong cross-functional collaboration and organization are essential. The role emphasizes managing timelines, overseeing QA, and supporting field installation, with travel as needed to meet project

Qualifications

• 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: experience with Autodesk Inventor and food processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, map layouts, set production timelines, and establish locations for complex equipment.
• Act as central hub between Sales, Design, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Monitor budgets, source components from external vendors, secure customer approvals on drawings.
• Oversee QA and equipment testing; support Field Service for on-site installation and wrap-up.
• Troubleshoot issues and keep projects on track to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Description

Are you an engineer who loves seeing the big picture? Do you excel at taking a custom manufacturing project from an initial sales quote all the way through fabrication and final installation? Cozzini, LLC is looking for a

Description

Are you an engineer who loves seeing the big picture? Do you excel at taking a custom manufacturing project from an initial sales quote all the way through fabrication and final installation? 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 aren't just crunching numbers—you are 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 sparks up.
• 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 keeping customer satisfaction high.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience managing engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Outstanding communication skills—you can talk strategy with sales, tolerances with design, and timelines with customers.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of managing budgets, timelines, and technical documentation without breaking a sweat.

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

Cozzini, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

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