Manufacturing Project Engineer

Cozzini LLC•Elk Grove Village, IL

6d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autodesk Inventor
Background in food processing equipment or manufacturing environments

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.