Intern - Quality Assurance

Summary

Join Chobani's mission of "making good food for all" as a Quality Intern working directly with our Quality Engineer to support continuous improvement initiatives, quality assurance programs, and food safety excellence at our South Edmeston, NY facility.  

During this hands-on internship you will gain valuable experience in food manufacturing quality systems and will collaborate cross-functionally to contribute to meaningful projects that impact product quality and consumer satisfaction. 

This is an on-site full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship that runs approximately 9 weeks (June-August) at our New Berlin/South Edmeston, NY manufacturing facility. 

Eligible for subsidized housing & travel stipend for non-local students. Additionally, as a student associate there will be activities and events intended to help you grow your network, develop your professional skills, and immerse yourself in our company culture. 

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned quality-focused continuous improvement projects  
• Assist with FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) documentation
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and 5S activities
• Help develop and update quality procedures and work instructions
• Participate in Kaizen events and process optimization projects  
• Support the Quality Engineer with NCR documentation and tracking
• Assist in root cause analysis investigations using tools like 5-Why's and Fishbone diagrams
• Help coordinate cross-functional teams for CAPA (Corrective Action/Preventive Action) meetings
• Participate in consumer complaint investigations and data analysis
• Support supplier quality assessment projects
• Assist with daily quality data collection from production lines for yogurt products
• Support Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring and trend analysis
• Help maintain quality databases and generate routine quality reports
• Participate in product testing and sensory evaluations
• Document quality metrics and assist with data visualization projects
• Assist with quality management system maintenance and documentation
• Support internal quality audits and inspection preparation
• Help train production operators on quality procedures and standards
• Participate in calibration programs for quality testing equipment
• Support new product development quality assessments 

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or related field, with an expected graduation between December 2026 and May 2028
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Coursework in statistics, quality control, or process improvement and experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to stand for extended periods and walk throughout manufacturing facility
• Comfortable working in food manufacturing environment (temperature variations, noise, GMP and PPE requirements, safety equipment, etc.)
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds  

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. 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 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

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: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. 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.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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.