Principal Process Engineer (Twin Falls, ID)

$140,000 - $140,000/Yr

Chobani - Twin Falls, ID

Full-time - Senior

Twin Falls, ID

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Process Engineer will provide technical process engineering support for both ongoing manufacturing operations and capital projects. This role involves defining, documenting, and implementing the best manufacturing technologies while developing and maintaining machinery and processing specifications. The position requires strong leadership, decision-making abilities, and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Act as a processing subject matter expert in support of project management, automation, and performance optimization groups.
• Define and develop all aspects of dairy and non-dairy processing equipment used in manufacturing Greek yogurt and non-dairy products.
• Update and modify various drawings, including P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• 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 that meets project expectations within the time and budget constraints of the approved project.
• Provide guidance and expertise to plant operations, project managers, and other functions in the development of packaging-related projects.
• Support the R&D Innovation team, corporate Quality, and Sales & Marketing in developing processing systems and solutions for Chobani's customers and consumers.
• Interact with operations, marketing, quality, sales, and multiple equipment suppliers.
• May be assigned as project manager on specific projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering preferred; other engineering degrees considered.
• 8-10 years of experience in a similar process engineering role.
• Experience in processing equipment and materials related to the food and beverage industry.
• Working knowledge of project life cycle deliverables, contract, and schedule.
• Knowledge in sizing pumps, piping, and other general dairy processing equipment.
• May be required to work in a site environment in the presence of heavy equipment, smoke, dust, and noise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project, SEEQ, CAPE or TOPS, and AutoCAD.
• Proactivity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial/business acumen, communication skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred experience in dairy processing processes, including pasteurization, separation, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $140,000.00 - $210,000.00, plus bonus.