Project Engineer - Food Processing Equipment

Cozzini, LLC.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) withem pl

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) withem

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cozzini, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the successful execution of custom protein-processing equipment and integrated food-processing systems from design to customer acceptance.

The role coordinates Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Field Service to keep projects on schedule and budget while meeting quality standards and customer requirements. Travel to customer sites for installations and startup is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering, Project Management, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with custom equipment, food processing systems, protein processing equipment, or other industrial machinery is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with the ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Experience working collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and customer-facing teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings, equipment installations, startup support, commissioning, and project execution activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from sales transfer through installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution and timely completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives.
• Manage drawing approvals, project records, testing requirements, and quality documentation.
• Support equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to address technical, operational, or scheduling challenges.
• Provide regular project status updates and communicate changes, risks, and milestones to all stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, standardization, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with additional engineering, operational, and business initiatives as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Cozzini, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the successful execution of custom protein-processing equipment and integrated food-processing systems. This role is responsible for managing projects from initial sales handoff through design, manufacturing, installation, startup, and final customer acceptance. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with customer requirements and company quality standards. As a key liaison between customers and internal departments, you will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Field Service teams to drive projects forward, resolve technical and operational challenges, and deliver innovative solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from sales transfer through installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, equipment layouts, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project execution and timely completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project scope, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives.
• Manage drawing approvals, project records, testing requirements, and quality documentation.
• Support equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to address technical, operational, or scheduling challenges.
• Provide regular project status updates and communicate changes, risks, and milestones to all stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project execution, standardization, and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with additional engineering, operational, and business initiatives as needed.

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 or a related technical discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering, Project Management, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with custom equipment, food processing systems, protein processing equipment, or other industrial machinery is preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD with the ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing priorities, schedules, budgets, and customer expectations.
• Experience working collaboratively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and customer-facing teams.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings, equipment installations, startup support, commissioning, and project execution activities.