Project Engineer

Cozzini•Elk Grove Village, IL

51d•$90,000

About The Position

The goal of this position is to provide a focal point of contact for design, layout and detailing all aspects of a project. Ability to coordinate the flow of information to all concerned, to provide our customer with a completely workable system and to maintain good customer relations at all times. Are you a detail-oriented engineer who loves seeing a project through from the initial "what if" to the final "it works"? We are looking for a Project Engineer to serve as the central hub of our operations—the bridge between design, manufacturing, and our customers. As a Project Engineer, you won’t just be crunching numbers; you’ll be the "focal point" for every phase of the project lifecycle, ensuring our systems are workable, on time, and exactly what the customer envisioned. Your mission is to coordinate the flow of information across departments to deliver high-quality systems. You will: Lead the Design: Review quotes to ensure technical feasibility and create layouts that solve specific customer needs. Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary interface between Sales, Design, Electrical Engineering, and Operations to define project scope and manufacturing locations. Own the Timeline: Establish project teams, confirm delivery dates, and hold regular project review meetings to keep everyone on track. Manage the Bottom Line: Confirm budget requirements and work closely with outside suppliers to secure necessary components. Ensure Excellence: Oversee quality assurance and equipment testing, ensuring all drawings and specifications have the customer’s "stamp of approval." Finish Strong: Coordinate with our Service team for seamless installations and manage the final project close-out.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering
3-5 Years of Experience
AutoCAD expertise
Travel as required

Nice To Haves

Inventor Experience a plus
Food processing equipment background a plus

Responsibilities

Review request for quotation to assure system will work as quoted.
Design layouts to meet customers needs.
Define project scope with sales department, design and electrical engineering.
Establish a team for the project.
Verify and confirm delivery dates to customer.
Meet with Operations to determine manufacturing location.
Interface with sales to update projects based off of customer needs.
Work with manufacturing facilities to meet delivery deadlines.
Confirm budget requirements.
Obtain customer approval of drawings and specifications
Work closely with outside suppliers.
Oversee quality assurance and testing of equipment
Maintain schedule and hold project review meetings
Coordinate with Service all information necessary for a timely and efficient installation.
Finalize and close project.
Other duties as assigned