Process Engineer II

The Process Engineer II will provide technical process engineering support and process monitoring to day-to-day dairy process manufacturing operations. The position requires strong technical process experience related to both dairy manufacturing.

• Act as a processing subject matter expert in specific areas, in support of the operations, maintenance and automation.
• Define and develop all aspects of processing equipment used in manufacturing of Chobani products.
• Provide dairy process guidance and expertise to plant operations, automation and other functions as necessary.
• Collaborate with operational productivity team on optimization and process improvements within area of responsibility
• Support the R&D Innovation team and Quality in the development of processing systems and solutions for customers and consumers, within the area of responsibility
• Available to support Ops in day to day troubleshooting as needed
• Engineering representative on Product Excellence team lead by R&D
• Responsible to track/trend/report out all defined Process Performance Metrics (PPMs) and reporting
• Leverage Product Excellence PPM monitoring & trending to identify potential process & equipment improvements
• Provide weekend on-call support to the maintenance and operations team to reduce downtime, within areas of responsibility
• Work closely with the CAD team to update and modify various drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Provide input on critical spare parts and PM frequency and activity
• Provide input on design for capital projects concurrently.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel required to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering preferred, other engineering degrees considered
• 3-5 years of experience in a dairy process engineering role
• Experience in dairy processing equipment
• Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract & schedule
• May be required to work in a site environment in the presence of heavy equipment, smoke, dust and noise
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, CAPE or TOPS, and AutoCAD
• Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial / business acumen, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize

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. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America s No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives.

Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages  2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

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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…