Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Posted Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM | Expires Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 6:59 AM

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods ("GDK") stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 food service distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Our Vision:
Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors.

Our Mission:
To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency.

Our Guiding Principles:
Customer Centricity
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Put the customer at the heart of the business,
Ownership and Empathy
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Act like owners, think like customers,
Conscious leadership
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Leading with awareness, kindness, and courage,
Competitive Spirit
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Playing to win.

As members of the GDK family, we seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Your alignment with these core values enables us to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation. We encourage you to embrace our commitment to customer satisfaction, ownership, leadership, and competitive spirit. Together, we will continue to bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to the world, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods Corp is seeking Project Engineer - Corporate for our Glendale Heights, IL facility. This position is responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of capital projects that improve safety, efficiency, quality, and overall performance within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for operational improvement and translating them into well-defined capital initiatives. The corporate project engineer will lead projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budget constraints, and regulatory requirements.

• Degree required preferably in Engineering
• Minimum 4 years in CI, CAPEX, Design position or equivalent role.
• Autodesk Inventor, Auto CAD, Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of ERP Systems
• Detail oriented, organized and capable of handling multiple projects at a given time.
• Knowledge of production machinery including meat processing, bakery, weighing and refrigeration and conveyors.
• Knowledge of process and plant equipment including material handling equipment, extruders, pumps, and heat exchange boiler systems.
• Basic knowledge of food processing plants and good manufacturing practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong financial acumen.

• Project management including preparation of project schedules, project budget tracking and installation supervision.
• Large scale expense and capital project budget preparation and adherence.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend machinery or systems for specified applications.
• Vendor and internal teams management.
• Work with marketing and commercialization to identify customer needs, product specifications, installation costs and production execution.
• Work with purchasing and supply chain to specify packaging needs and options.
• Train employees in new processes, procedures, and methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Gather necessary information for projects, including dimensions, pricing, equipment capabilities, electrical and pneumatic needs, etc.
• Work closely with outside fabrication shops, controls & electrical engineers, and production supervision to ensure projects are completed correctly.
• Document and modify drawings based on engineering notes, sketches and supervision.

At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we…