Project Engineer (Protein Processing Equipment)

Cozzini,-LLC; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA with employer contribution

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cozzini, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to lead execution of custom protein-processing machinery and integrated food-processing systems. You’ll own projects from sales handoff through fabrication, installation, commissioning and final acceptance, coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales and Field Service.

You’ll translate customer requirements into actionable plans, maintain schedules and budgets, and ensure delivery to specifications.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with custom equipment, food processing, protein processing, or industrial systems.
• AutoCAD proficiency and ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings, installations, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from the Sales-to-Engineering transition through final customer acceptance.
• Translate customer requirements and commercial commitments into clear technical scopes, deliverables, and execution plans.
• Develop and maintain equipment layouts, production plans, schedules, milestones, and project timelines.
• Coordinate Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Field Service to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Maintain clear communication around project specifications, open items, deadlines, changes, and customer expectations.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, materials, and internal resources to identify and address potential issues before they impact delivery.
• Partner with Purchasing and suppliers to source specialized components and externally manufactured equipment.
• Manage customer review and approval cycles for drawings and other engineering documentation prior to fabrication.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, documentation, and quality activities throughout the manufacturing and build process.
• Work closely with Field Service during equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Investigate technical, scheduling, and execution challenges and drive them toward resolution.
• Keep customers and internal stakeholders informed of project progress, changes, risks, and decisions requiring attention.
• Identify opportunities to improve project planning, communication, and execution across Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Contribute to standardization, project-management processes, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support additional engineering and operations activities as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Cozzini, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the execution of custom protein-processing machinery and integrated food-processing systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across technical design, manufacturing, project management, customer relationships, and hands-on execution.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll own assigned projects from the initial Sales-to-Engineering handoff through engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance. You’ll coordinate teams across the organization, translate customer and commercial requirements into actionable plans, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed-upon specifications.

In this position, you’ll serve as a central point of contact for project execution, connecting customers with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Field Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from the Sales-to-Engineering transition through final customer acceptance.
• Translate customer requirements and commercial commitments into clear technical scopes, deliverables, and execution plans.
• Develop and maintain equipment layouts, production plans, schedules, milestones, and project timelines.
• Coordinate Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Field Service to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Maintain clear communication around project specifications, open items, deadlines, changes, and customer expectations.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, materials, and internal resources to identify and address potential issues before they impact delivery.
• Partner with Purchasing and suppliers to source specialized components and externally manufactured equipment.
• Manage customer review and approval cycles for drawings and other engineering documentation prior to fabrication.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, documentation, and quality activities throughout the manufacturing and build process.
• Work closely with Field Service during equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Investigate technical, scheduling, and execution challenges and drive them toward resolution.
• Keep customers and internal stakeholders informed of project progress, changes, risks, and decisions requiring attention.
• Identify opportunities to improve project planning, communication, and execution across Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Contribute to standardization, project-management processes, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support additional engineering and operations activities 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

• 3-5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with custom equipment, food processing, protein processing, or industrial systems preferred.
• AutoCAD proficiency and ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and priorities.
• Experience coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and customer-facing teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings, installations, and commissioning.