Senior Process Engineer - Capital Projects

Chobani • Town of Pittsfield, NY

86d • $107,000 - $161,000

About The Position

The Senior Process Engineer will provide technical process engineering support and is responsible for the process design of all capital projects executed. The position requires strong technical process experience related to both dairy manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering preferred, other engineering degrees considered.
• 7-10 years of experience in a dairy process engineering role.
• Experience in dairy, beverage and/or aseptic processing 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 of 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of capital projects across the plant, from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with operational goals and timelines.
• Provide technical leadership in the design, specification, and integration of dairy processing systems.
• Conduct or oversee feasibility analyses, cost estimates, process simulations, and risk assessments to support strategic project decisions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of process designs, specifications, and project progress during a project lifecycle.
• Develop process scopes of work to define new project ideas and support other manufacturing site leaders with project funding requests.
• Prepare conceptual engineering designs and specify necessary process equipment.
• Work closely with the CAD team to update and modify various drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Oversee engineering consultants, OEMs, contractors, and system integrators. Ensure technical compliance, quality assurance, and timely delivery of engineering packages and installations.
• Ensure all capital projects meet food safety (e.g., FSMA), environmental, and regulatory requirements, including hygienic design, zoning, and material compatibility.
• Lead or support commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) activities, ensuring new systems are installed, tested, and documented per GMP and internal quality standards.
• Provide input on design for process improvements concurrently to other process engineers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Occasional travel required to equipment vendors and other Chobani sites.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.
• 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay.
• Fertility and childcare assistance.
• 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment.
• Wellness resources including an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations), and a monthly wellness newsletter.
• 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off, and military service leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees