Project Engineer - Food Processing

Cozzini • Elk Grove Village, IL

2d • $0 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 3-5 Years of Experience in Sales engineering, application engineering
• AutoCAD expertise
• Travel as required

Nice To Haves

• Inventor Experience a plus
• Food processing equipment background a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account w/ ER contribution
• Flexible Spending Account w/ ER contribution
• Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level