Process Engineer

Chobani; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 77,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading dairy manufacturer in Twin Falls, ID seeks a Process Engineer to define and develop manufacturing technologies. Responsibilities include project management, equipment specification for yogurt production, and support for R&D and operations teams. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have at least 2 years of experience in the food and beverage sector. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• Experience in processing equipment and materials in the food and beverage industry.
• Willingness to travel and work in site environments with heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Act as processing subject matter authority for project management and automation.
• Define and develop dairy processing equipment for manufacturing Greek yogurt.
• Manage projects from initial discussions through installation and start-up.

Skills

Proactivity

Communication skills

Excellent teamwork skills

Organizational competency

Decisiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Processing, Mechanical, Biochemical or Chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

CAPE or TOPS

AutoCAD

Job description

Process Engineer

Summary

The Process Engineer will be required to define, document, and implement the best manufacturing technologies while developing, maintaining, and implementing machinery and processing specifications. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing engineering projects as assigned by the Process Engineering Manager and take responsibility for execution of the assigned scope of work within the constraints of the schedule, budget, and specifications. The position requires high responsibility, leadership, decision‑making ability, and self‑sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Act as a processing subject matter authority with the team in support of the project management, automation, and performance optimization groups
• Define and develop all aspects of dairy processing equipment used in manufacturing of Greek yogurt
• Participate in all phases of a project from initial team meetings through pre‑award support, proposal generation, installation, commissioning and start‑up
• As assigned by the Project Manager, specify processing equipment which meet project expectations within the time and budget constraints of the approved project
• Provide guidance and expertise to operations packaging engineers, plant operations, project managers and other functions as necessary in the development of packaging related projects
• Support the R&D Innovation team, Corporate Quality and Sales & Marketing in the development of processing systems and solutions for Chobani’s customers and consumers
• Interact with operation, marketing, quality, sales, and multiple equipment suppliers
• May be assigned as project manager on specific projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Processing, Mechanical, Biochemical or Chemical engineering programs
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar engineering role
• Experience in processing equipment and materials as related to the food and beverage industry
• Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract & schedule
• Knowledge in sizing pumps, piping, and other general dairy processing equipment
• Proficient in the use Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, CAPE or TOPS, and Autocad
• Pro‑activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial/business discernment, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize
• Must be willing to travel and may occasionally spend significant periods of time on site (may include weekends when necessary)
• May be required to work in a site environment in the presence of heavy equipment, smoke, dust, and noise

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Child care support
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Location

Twin Falls, ID

Base pay range

$77,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr