About this role
Summary
The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical process engineering support and process monitoring to day-to-day dairy process manufacturing operations. The position requires strong technical process experience related to both dairy manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert for water and wastewater, in support of operations, maintenance and automation.
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of water treatment systems, including filtration, softening, reverse osmosis (RO), UV disinfection, and storage.
- Manage and improve on-site wastewater treatment processes (e.g., SAF systems, m, pH neutralization) to ensure compliance with environmental discharge permits.
- Ensure all water and wastewater systems comply with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Prepare and submit required environmental and regulatory reports
- Available to support Ops in day to day troubleshooting as needed
- Responsible to track/trend/report out all defined Process Performance Metrics (PPMs) and reporting
- Leverage Product Excellence PPM monitoring & trending to identify potential process & equipment improvements
- Analyze data to identify process inefficiencies or compliance risks. Develop action plans to resolve issues.
- Collaborate with production teams to monitor and control effluent characteristics (BOD, COD, TSS, pH, etc.) to minimize surcharges and avoid non-compliance.
- Provide weekend on-call support to the maintenance and operations team to reduce downtime, within areas of responsibility
- Work with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance schedules and reliability strategies for pumps, tanks, sensors, blowers, and other equipment in water/wastewater systems.
- Create and maintain SOPs, P&IDs, process documentation, and training materials related to water and wastewater systems
- Participate in the development of emergency procedures for spills, system failures, or environmental incidents. Train relevant personnel on response protocols
- Provide input on design for capital projects concurrently.
- 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
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing and engineering role
- Experience in waste water and water treatment 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.
Other facts
About Chobani
Chobani is a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all. Since 2005, we have made food from natural ingredients, that tastes delicious and nourishes people. We’re proud to be America’s No. 1 yogurt brand – making yogurt without compromise – with all natural ingredients and no preservatives. Over the last 19 years we’ve continued to disrupt the dairy industry, adding oatmilk and creamers to our portfolio alongside yogurt. In 2023, La Colombe – a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship and impact – became part of the Chobani family, adding coffee to our lineup and new opportunities to innovate.
From the beginning, we set out to be a different kind of company, believing how we make our product is just as important as what goes into it. As a business, we put our people first, providing competitive wages, benefits that enable health and wellness, opportunities for growth and development, a commitment to keeping our people safe and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong. People are truly our magic ingredient.
We also believe businesses can do well by doing good and are committed to giving back to the communities we call home. As a food company, we believe everyone should have access to good, nutritious food and are dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity. From volunteer initiatives to building infrastructure, and supporting organizations through our Community Impact Fund, we know that what matters most is the difference we make for others.
What you'll do
- The Senior Process Engineer will oversee the operation and optimization of water treatment systems and manage wastewater treatment processes to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. They will also collaborate with production teams and provide technical support for day-to-day operations.
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