Project Engineer (Protein Processing Equipment)

Description

Cozzini, LLC is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the execution of custom protein-processing machinery and integrated food-processing systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across technical design, manufacturing, project management, customer relationships, and hands-on execution .

As a Project Engineer, you’ll own assigned projects from the initial Sales-to-Engineering handoff through engineering, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and final customer acceptance . You’ll coordinate teams across the organization, translate customer and commercial requirements into actionable plans, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed-upon specifications.

In this position, you’ll serve as a central point of contact for project execution, connecting customers with Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Field Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Own assigned projects from the Sales-to-Engineering transition through final customer acceptance.
• Translate customer requirements and commercial commitments into clear technical scopes, deliverables, and execution plans.
• Develop and maintain equipment layouts, production plans, schedules, milestones, and project timelines.
• Coordinate Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Field Service to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Maintain clear communication around project specifications, open items, deadlines, changes, and customer expectations.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, materials, and internal resources to identify and address potential issues before they impact delivery.
• Partner with Purchasing and suppliers to source specialized components and externally manufactured equipment.
• Manage customer review and approval cycles for drawings and other engineering documentation prior to fabrication.
• Coordinate testing, inspections, documentation, and quality activities throughout the manufacturing and build process.
• Work closely with Field Service during equipment installation, startup, troubleshooting, and commissioning at customer facilities.
• Investigate technical, scheduling, and execution challenges and drive them toward resolution.
• Keep customers and internal stakeholders informed of project progress, changes, risks, and decisions requiring attention.
• Identify opportunities to improve project planning, communication, and execution across Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Contribute to standardization, project-management processes, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Support additional engineering and operations activities as needed.

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.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Project Engineering, Applications Engineering, Sales Engineering, or capital equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with custom equipment, food processing, protein processing, or industrial systems preferred.
• AutoCAD proficiency and ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong project management, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills .
• Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and priorities.
• Experience coordinating across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and customer-facing teams .
• Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings, installations, and commissioning.