Process Engineer I
Date: Sep 29, 2025
Location: New Berlin, NY
Company: Chobani
Summary
The Process Engineer plays a key role in improving manufacturing processes with a strong focus on projects resulting in productivity and overall plant efficiency. This role will support projects that drive cost savings, improve reliability, and enhance product quality across food manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will bring practical, hands-on experience in manufacturing along with the technical skills to solve problems, implement improvements, and support day-to-day operations. Success in this role requires initiative, sound decision-making, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into results.
Responsibilities
• Lead and support process improvement projects with a focus on milk yield, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimize equipment performance and reduce product loss.
• Partner with operations, quality, and maintenance to troubleshoot issues and drive sustainable solutions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including system specs, SOPs, and equipment settings.
• Support equipment modifications, tie-ins, and plant shutdown/startup activities.
• Verify installation and performance of new equipment, assisting with commissioning and validation.
• Prepare and review process layouts, system diagrams, and other project documentation.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to evaluate options, review proposals, and ensure equipment meets project needs.
• Provide technical support for day-to-day operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable processes.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, collaborating with operations, engineering, quality, and project management teams.
• May be assigned as project lead on specific improvement or capital projects.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering programs (or equivalent).
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• Experience with process system related to the food and beverage industry.
• Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract & schedule.
• Recommended experience in, or ability to become proficient in, the use of Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, CAPE, and AutoCAD.
• Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial / business acumen, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize.
• Preferred experience in food manufacturing processing processes, including pasteurization, separation, etc.
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 cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 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.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.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.
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, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.
Compensation Range: $77,000.00 - $115,000.00, plus bonus.
Nearest Major Market: Utica