Director of Process Engineering

Summary

The Director of Process Engineering will develop and lead the onsite Area Process Engineering team for Chobanis Idaho production facility.

This position will be responsible for ensuring timely technical support of daily manufacturing operations including troubleshooting root cause investigations optimization and reporting of KPIs for proactive process monitoring.

This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani products and requires a self-sufficient decisive leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Process Engineers responsible for proactive monitoring anomaly detection and the identification of root causes for issues in processes and products.
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships with manufacturing site leaders to promote collaboration across departments.
• Build out KPIs and reporting structure for process performance throughout the plant.
• Support processing utilities and wastewater systems with technical knowledge and expertise.
• Design methods for maintaining or increasing process efficiencies while improving costs yields quality and safety.
• Troubleshoot process problems and identify the true root cause to correct process issues.
• Solicit and critique all proposed process changes submittals and designs through a Management of Change process.
• Prepare conceptual engineering designs and specify necessary process equipment.
• Work with vendors and contractors to achieve desired project outcomes ensuring that work is completed safely and in accordance with all regulatory guidelines and internal standards.
• Assist with transitioning capital projects to the production plant team.
• Maintain documentation library in coordination with the drafting team Equipment Layouts Process Flow Diagrams P&IDs Equipment Manuals Standards etc.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in chemical engineering preferred other engineering degrees considered.
• 8 years of experience in plant manufacturing or capital projects.
• 3 years of experience leading a technical team.
• Experience in hygienic process design.
• Dairy or food industry manufacturing preferred with deep process knowledge including pasteurization and separation.
• Cultured dairy products and aseptic processing is a plus.
• Working knowledge of HACCP food safety and related compliance regulations.
• PMO experience is a plus.
• Knowledge in sizing pumps piping and other general dairy processing equipment.
• Understanding of PLC and logic controls for manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in process data trending and analysis.
• SEEQ knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and AutoCAD.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels prioritize tasks and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to act as a working manager and the technical ability to support the process engineering team where needed.
• Proactive leadership personal drive and the ability to energize others.

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 Americas 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 companys 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 andor veteran status marital status predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information or any other classification protected by federal state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is 154000.00 - 242000.00 bonus equity benefits. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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 and paid volunteer time off.