Manufacturing Engineer - Leadership Development Program

Summary

About the Program
The One Chobani Engineering Leadership Program is a structured, three-year program that provides high-potential engineers with a comprehensive experience across various engineering disciplines and leadership domains, such as Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Operations, and Project Management. 

About the Role
During the Leadership Development Program, you will have the opportunity to deliver impactful contributions to strategic projects through four nine-month rotations within one or more One Chobani plant locations. You will work on front-line, hands-on meaningful assignments designed to stretch your capabilities and accelerate your professional development. As part of your experience, you will receive mentorship from senior leaders, and will be supported in the development of key skills and competencies that will set you up to become a future leader within our organization.

Responsibilities

•    Engage in rotational assignments across different teams and projects to gain broad exposure to our technical operations and business needs
•    Lead and/or contribute to projects, from conception through execution, applying engineering principles and problem-solving skills to drive improvements and innovative solutions in areas such as safety, process improvement, quality, capacity, workflow, planning, and logistics.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges and improve system performance
•    Provide detailed documentation, reports, and presentations on project progress and results
•    Work closely with senior engineers, leaders and mentors and participate in regular feedback sessions to support continuous professional development
•    Attend technical training sessions and workshops focused on developing and strengthening technical, non-technical and key leadership skills and competencies
 

Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or a related field)
•    Strong foundational knowledge in engineering principles, problem-solving, and project management
•    Ability to lead teams and manage multiple tasks effectively as demonstrated through academic projects, extracurricular activities, or previous work experiences
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly
•    Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
•    Flexibility and openness to working in various engineering environments and adapting to changing priorities
•    Internship or co-op experience in engineering-related role(s), strongly preferred
•    Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies, preferred
•    Must be open to relocation (for a rotation or post-rotation placement) and travel to 

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.