Senior Process Engineer

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. Founded in 2005, Chobani manufactures yogurt, oat milk, creamers, and—following recent acquisitions—cold-pressed espresso, lattes, and ready-to-make meals. The company operates plants in New York, Idaho, Michigan, and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and select international markets.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Process Engineer to join the process engineering team responsible for designing the dairy processing portion of our New Berlin, NY plant. This role requires a deep understanding of dairy processing unit operations, equipment, and manufacturing technologies. Experience in both design and start-up/operational support is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of dairy processing operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with Capital project managers, Operations, Quality, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of process engineering solutions.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with process engineering projects to ensure safety and reliability.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of process designs, specifications, and project progress.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Occasional travel to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (other engineering degrees considered).
• 7–10 years of experience in a food and beverage process engineering role, preferably in Dairy.
• Experience with dairy, beverage, and/or aseptic processing equipment.
• Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contracts, and schedules.
• Ability to work in a site environment with heavy equipment, smoke, dust, and noise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and AutoCAD.

Skills

• Proactivity and personal drive.
• Decisiveness and commercial/business acumen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organizational competency and ability to prioritize.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability insurance and health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• 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, and on-site gym access (at certain locations).
• 120 hours of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid volunteer time off, and military service leave.

Pay

Compensation range: $107,000 – $161,000, plus bonus.