Quality Intern: Data-Driven QA & Process Improvement

Chobani; Town of Columbus (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Quality Intern to support continuous improvement, quality assurance, and food safety at our South Edmeston, NY facility. This hands-on internship will expose you to quality systems and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and consumer satisfaction.

You will gain experience in quality data collection, SPC monitoring, NCR handling, CAPA coordination, and supplier quality projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Food Science, Food Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, or related field with expected graduation between Dec 2026 and May 2028.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); data visualization experience a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Quality Improvement Projects: work on assigned quality-focused continuous improvement projects and assist with FMEA documentation.
• Non-Conformance & Investigation Support: NCR documentation and root-cause analysis investigations using 5-Why and Fishbone diagrams.
• Quality Data Collection & Analysis: collect daily quality data from production lines, monitor SPC and generate routine reports.
• Quality System Support: assist with quality management system maintenance, audits, and operator training.
• Participate in Kaizen events and process optimization projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Engineering/Related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Quality Intern to support continuous improvement, quality assurance, and food safety at our South Edmeston, NY facility. This hands-on internship will expose you to quality systems and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality and consumer satisfaction.

You will gain experience in quality data collection, SPC monitoring, NCR handling, CAPA coordination, and supplier quality projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.