Project Engineer — Protein Processing Equipment

Job overview

The Project Engineer — Protein Processing Equipment role is onsite in Elk Grove Village, IL, with compensation of $80,000–$90,000 per year. Cozzini develops custom protein-processing equipment and integrated food-processing systems. The engineer manages projects from sales handoff through design, manufacturing, installation, and customer acceptance. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, controls scope, schedule, budget, and resources, and resolves technical and delivery issues to meet customer requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage projects from sales handoff through installation and customer acceptance
• develop project plans, schedules, layouts, and technical documentation
• coordinate engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, sales, and field service
• serve as customer and stakeholder contact
• monitor scope, schedule, budget, and resources
• manage drawing approvals, documentation, testing, and quality
• support installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning
• communicate status, risks, and changes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

protein processing equipment

elk grove village il

cozzini

food processing systems

project management

autocad

equipment installation

commissioning

customer coordination

$80k–$90k/year

engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-contributed HSA and FSA
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• EAP
• paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k).

Why this role

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field; three to five years of relevant project or capital equipment experience; AutoCAD proficiency; travel as needed for customer meetings and equipment work.

About the employer

Cozzini LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Product Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.