Manufacturing Project Engineer

  • Middleby
  • Elk Grove Village, Illinois
  • Full Time

Are you an engineer who loves seeing the big picture?

Do you excel at taking a custom manufacturing project from an initial sales quote all the way through fabrication and final installation?

Cozzini, LLC is looking for a Project Engineer to be the driving force behind our custom equipment projects. This is a high-visibility role where you aren't just crunching numbers-you are the vital connection point between our customers, our sales team, and our shop floor. If you are highly organized, technically sharp, and a master of cross-functional collaboration, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do Day-to-Day:

  • Own the Project Lifecycle: Define the project scope, map out layouts, set production timelines, and establish manufacturing locations for complex food processing systems.
  • Connect the Dots: Act as the central hub of communication between Sales, Design, Electrical Engineering, and Manufacturing to keep everyone aligned and moving forward.
  • Manage the Details: Keep a close eye on project budgets, source critical components from external vendors, and ensure all drawings win customer approval before production sparks up.
  • Ensure Excellence: Oversee quality assurance and equipment testing, partner with our Field Service teams to ensure smooth on-site installation, and manage the final project wrap-up.
  • Solve Problems in Real Time: Actively troubleshoot issues as they arise, keeping projects on track and keeping customer satisfaction high.

What We're Looking For:

  • Solid experience managing engineering projects in a fast-paced manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
  • Outstanding communication skills-you can talk strategy with sales, tolerances with design, and timelines with customers.
  • Strong organizational skills with a proven track record of managing budgets, timelines, and technical documentation without breaking a sweat.

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

Cozzini, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience in sales engineering, application engineering, or project engineering
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Autodesk Inventor
  • Background in food processing equipment or manufacturing environments
Job ID: 523435313
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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