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Project Engineer

2/27/2026

The Project Engineer acts as the focal point for design, layout, and detailing, coordinating the flow of information to ensure a workable system is delivered while maintaining strong customer relations. Key duties include reviewing RFQs, defining project scope, managing timelines, confirming budgets, overseeing quality assurance, and coordinating final installation and project closure.

Salary

80000 - 90000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
With a reputation fostered over 100 years, Cozzini has established itself as THE global market leader, supplying protein preparation, handling and automation solutions to secondary processors. Founded in 1905, and part of the Middleby Food Processing Group since 2010, Cozzini’s team of over 100 employees supports thousands of installations around the world. Headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL, Cozzini customers are further aided by the Middleby Food Processing Group’s direct sales and service presence in 13 strategically located countries around the globe, and via a broader representation network that spans more than 100 nations. Both the equipment, including grinders, blenders, emulsifiers, conveyors, and customized material handling, and processes, designed and built in Cozzini’s two production facilities, literally help to feed the world. With history and practice comes knowledge and experience. Reach out! Find out how Cozzini’s Best in Class team of Engineers and Application Experts work to understand your specific plant and project needs and deliver solutions that not only future proof your production but add value for the duration.
About the Role

Description

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.


Main Duties and 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 

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

AutoCAD expertise

Travel as required

Inventor Experience a plus

Food processing equipment background a plus

Key Skills
DesignLayoutDetailingCoordinationCustomer RelationsQuotation ReviewScope DefinitionTeam EstablishmentDelivery VerificationBudget ConfirmationSupplier ManagementQuality AssuranceSchedule MaintenanceInstallation CoordinationProject CloseoutAutoCAD Expertise
Categories
EngineeringManufacturing
Benefits
Health InsuranceHealth Savings Account W/ ER ContributionFlexible Spending Account W/ ER ContributionDental InsuranceCompany Paid Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Life InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid Time Off401kVision Insurance
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