Design Engineer - Protein Processing

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Design Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of our food processing equipment projects. In this role, you will bridge the gap between initial concept and final production-coordinating design activities while ensuring all projects meet strict technical, manufacturing, and customer requirements.

If you have a strong background in machine design, excellent CAD capabilities, and love seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development: Utilize CAD and drafting software to create, refine, and maintain detailed engineering drawings and machine designs. Create rough layouts and calculate critical specifications (dimensions, angles, surface areas, tolerances, and clearances).
• Production & Fabrication Support: Provide direct engineering support to our fabrication and assembly departments. Measure machines and components during production to ensure 100% compliance with engineering drawings.
• Project Coordination: Manage engineering activities related to project scheduling, design reviews, testing, and problem resolution. Monitor project-related expenditures to stay within budget guidelines.
• Analysis & Verification: Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and technical data to determine design requirements. Evaluate and approve design changes, drawing revisions, and specification updates.
• Documentation: Prepare comprehensive project status updates, interim reports, and final project documentation.
• Collaboration & Travel: Partner closely with internal departments, customers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. Travel periodically to customer and vendor locations to support project coordination and implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Proven experience in machine design, mechanical design, or a closely related engineering role (experience with food processing or sanitary equipment is a major plus).
• Technical Skills: Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD) and a deep understanding of manufacturing tolerances, layouts, and component arrangement.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex technical data and resolve engineering challenges on the fly.
• Communication: Exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively with shop floor fabricators, cross-functional internal teams, vendors, and clients.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable splitting time between the desk and the manufacturing floor.
• Travel: Willingness to travel periodically as required by project needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and hands-on project ownership.

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

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insuranc
• 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

Principals only, please no third parties

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 3-5 years of experience in machine design engineering or related engineering roles
• Experience working with sheet metal, machined parts, cast components, welding, and dimensional/geometric tolerancing
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FEA software and engineering analysis tools
• Experience within food processing equipment or capital equipment manufacturing environments

NO RELOCATION PROVIDED