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Process Engineer

Chobani, New Berlin, NY, United States


The Process Engineer II - Dairy is responsible for improving the performance, reliability, and efficiency of manufacturing processes within the plant. This role focuses on optimizing processing operations, improving milk yield, reducing losses, and increasing throughput through data analysis, process troubleshooting, and targeted improvement initiatives.

This role REQUIRES experience in the Dairy Industry.

This position works closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Automation teams to identify process constraints and implement sustainable improvements. The Process Engineer II is expected to take ownership of larger or more complex improvement efforts and provide guidance to less experienced engineers within the team.

A Day In The Life

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.

To Be Successful You Should Possess

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical chemical engineering programs (or equivalent)

3 - 7+ years of process engineering experience in 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

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $82,500.00 - $129,800.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.

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