Project Engineer - Food Processing

Cozzini LLC•Elk Grove Village, IL

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.