Design Engineer - Food Processing Equipment

Design Engineer - Food Processing Equipment Cozzini LLC Cozzini Elk Grove Village, IL Description Cozzini, LLC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of engineering projects related to food processing equipment. This role is responsible for coordinating and managing engineering design activities while ensuring projects meet technical, manufacturing, and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in machine design, strong CAD capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with manufacturing teams, vendors, and customers in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

Provide engineering and production support to fabrication and assembly departments Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and technical data to determine design requirements including size, layout, tolerances, and component arrangement Develop and refine equipment and machine designs in accordance with engineering standards, customer specifications, and company requirements Create rough layouts and calculate dimensions, angles, surface areas, tolerances, clearances, and other design specifications Coordinate engineering activities related to project scheduling, design reviews, testing, and problem resolution Evaluate and approve design changes, drawing revisions, and specification updates Monitor project-related expenditures within established budget guidelines Prepare project status updates, interim reports, and final project documentation as required Measure machines and components during production to ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications Utilize CAD and drafting software to create and maintain engineering drawings and designs Collaborate effectively with internal departments, customers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle Travel periodically to customer and vendor locations as needed to support project coordination and implementation Cozzini, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

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 Principals only, please no third parties Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field 3-5 years of experience in machine design engineering or related engineering roles Experience working with sheet metal, machined parts, cast components, welding, and dimensional/geometric tolerancing Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with FEA software and engineering analysis tools Experience within food processing equipment or capital equipment manufacturing environments

NO RELOCATION PROVIDED

Salary Description 75-95k plus bonus