Process Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on optimizing processing operations, improving milk yield, reducing losses, and increasing throughput through data analysis, process troubleshooting, and targeted improvement initiatives. The Process Engineer II works closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Automation teams to identify process constraints and implement sustainable improvements. This position requires experience specific to the Dairy or Beverage Industry and is expected to take ownership of larger or more complex improvement efforts while providing guidance to less experienced engineers within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on milk yield optimization, waste reduction, throughput improvement, and process stability.
• Analyze plant performance data and operational trends to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains.
• Partner with Operations leadership to investigate process deviations, product holds, and performance losses, supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers, helping structure investigations and improvement work.
• Develop and maintain process standards and operating parameters to ensure consistent execution across shifts.
• Monitor and trend key process variables such as protein recovery, solids losses, batch performance, and production yield.
• Support troubleshooting of complex process issues impacting product quality, production performance, or equipment operation.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Automation teams to implement improvements and ensure solutions are sustainable.
• Translate operational challenges into structured improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Ensure process improvements are documented, validated, and sustained within plant operations.
• Provide technical expertise on dairy processing systems including separation, fermentation, filtration, blending, and related processes.
• Support operational improvement projects that may require equipment adjustments, process changes, or system configuration improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–7+ years of process engineering experience in food or dairy manufacturing.
• Ability to guide and support less experienced engineers while leading improvement efforts.
• Experience in dairy processing is strongly preferred, including exposure to systems such as separation, fermentation, filtration, evaporation, or similar processing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process optimization or operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. The company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, creamers, cold-pressed espresso, lattes, and ready-to-drink coffee beverages. Chobani uses food as a force for good, prioritizing giving back to its communities and beyond. Products are manufactured in New York, Idaho, Michigan, and Australia, and are available throughout North America and select international markets.

Pay

The salary range for this full-time position is $82,500.00 – $129,800.00, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Fertility and childcare assistance.
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• Wellness resources including an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (at certain locations), and a monthly wellness newsletter.
• 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.