Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for improving processes within the manufacturing plant. The position is also responsible for collaborating with maintenance and automation to troubleshoot any situation that might arise. The individual also must be a highly effective trouble-shooter as they will be the highest level of in-house support. Further, this position will require people who are highly successful at working as part of a team.  This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product. 

Responsibilities

•    Design methods for maintaining or increasing process efficiencies in the filler/packaging departments while improving production costs, yields, quality and safety
•    Prepare conceptual engineering designs and floor plans for filler/packaging equipment
•    Use Continuous Improvement tools to troubleshoot problems and identify solutions which reduce downtime and conserve costs
•    Serve as engineering subject matter expert on local project teams
•    Determine the layout of piping, equipment and utilities for engineering changes.
•    Research engineering topics, prepare studies and conduct trials with productions (participation is a must)
•    Assist with transitioning capital projects to the production plant team
•    Need to be open minded and willing to adapt to modern technologies and processes
•    Develop & Maintain documentation in support of filler/packaging changes (Process Description, Scope, Process Drawings, etc)
•    Solicit and critique proposed filler/packaging changes, submittals and designs
•    Review pertinent agency regulations; advise operations, maintenance and project managers accordingly
•    Use team management skills to lead the design group during the conceptual phase of project development
•    Direct development of an action plan and estimate requirements for resources management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project
•    Assess vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status. Review and negotiate bid documents
•    Accountable for project development and execution to include budget, schedule, and performance
•    Prepare monthly reports, detailing progress and costs for top management
•    Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

•    BS in Engineering (preferably chemical or mechanical) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    1- 3 years of experience (including experience at the plant level)
•    Industrial experience preferred
•    Continuous Improvement experience preferred (Six Sigma, Lean)
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both in oral and written form
•    Experience creating and drafting technical documents and reports
•    Ability to perform and interpret advanced mathematical concepts such as calculus, linear algebra, logarithms and quadratic equations
•    Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
•    Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, computer aided design (CAD), etc.

About Us

Since our founding 10 years ago, we’ve always been a different kind of company. After moving to New York from his native Turkey, our CEO Hamdi Ulukaya found that in America, yogurt just wasn’t as delicious or widely available as it was back home. He thought everyone deserved better options, so he set about making delicious, nutritious, natural, and accessible Greek Yogurt right here in the U.S.
 
Our mission since day one has been to provide better food to more people. And now as the No. 1-selling Greek Yogurt brand in America and the second largest overall yogurt manufacturer, we believe every food maker has a responsibility to provide people with better options, which is why we’re so proud of the way our food is made.

Our food philosophy of crafting quality products with simple ingredients is what makes Chobani a different kind of yogurt. Our belief that business done right has the ability to change lives and strengthen communities is what makes Chobani a different kind of company. From the way we source our ingredients to how we treat our employees, Chobani strives to make universal wellness happen sooner with everything we do. Certified as a Great Place to Work® for the last two years, our culture is built on shared passion, dedication, and a commitment to doing what is right. Together, the Chobani family has created something unlike what any company has done before. The possibilities are endless.

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.

 Compensation Range: $74,400.00 - $111,600.00, plus bonus.