Senior Process Engineer - Capital Projects
Date: Sep 29, 2025
Location: New Berlin, NY
Company: Chobani
Summary
The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical process engineering support and responsible for process design of all capital project executed. The position requires strong technical process experience related to both dairy manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of capital projects across the plant, from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with operational goals, and timelines.
- Provide technical leadership in the design, specification, and integration of dairy processing systems
- Conduct or oversee feasibility analyses, cost estimates, process simulations, and risk assessments to support strategic project decisions.
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of process designs, specifications, and project progress during a project lifecycle
- Develop process scopes of work to define new project ideas and support other manufacturing site leaders with project funding requests.
- Prepare conceptual engineering designs and specify necessary process equipment
- Work closely with the CAD team to update and modify various drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
- Oversee engineering consultants, OEMs, contractors, and system integrators. Ensure technical compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery of engineering packages and installations.
- Ensure all capital projects meet food safety (e.g., FSMA), environmental, and regulatory requirements, including hygienic design, zoning, and material compatibility.
- Lead or support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities, ensuring new systems are installed, tested, and documented per GMP and internal quality standards.
- Provide input on design for process improvements concurrently to other process engineers.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Occasional travel required to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering preferred, other engineering degrees considered
- 7-10 years of experience in a dairy process engineering role
- Experience in dairy, beverage and/or aseptic 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
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: $107,000.00 - $161,000.00, plus bonus.
Nearest Major Market: Utica