Project Engineer - Food Processing

Project Engineer - Food Processing Cozzini LLC Cozzini Elk Grove Village, IL Description 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. What You'll Do 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. What You Bring to the Table

Technical Expertise:

Ability to interpret request for quotations (RFQs) and create detailed layouts/designs.

Communication Skills:

You're a natural collaborator who can talk "shop" with manufacturing and "solutions" with customers.

Organization:

You're the person who keeps the schedule moving and never lets a detail slip through the cracks.

Problem-Solving:

When a system doesn't work as quoted or a deadline shifts, you're the one who finds the path forward.

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 Cozzini, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Requirements BS Degree in Engineering 3-5 Years of Experience in Sales engineering, application engineering AutoCAD expertise Travel as required Inventor Experience a plus Food processing equipment background a plus Salary Description up to 90K + Bonus