Title:                Director of Process Engineering

Reporting to:   Sr Director of Process Engineering

Location:          Twin Falls, ID

 

Summary

The Director of Process Engineering will develop and lead the onsite engineering team for Chobani’s Idaho production facility. This position will oversee the design process for site capital projects from the conceptual phase of project development through execution to project close out. In addition, this position will be responsible for ensuring timely technical support of daily manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting, optimization, and waste reduction initiatives. This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani products, and requires a self-sufficient, decisive leader.

 

Responsibilities

Support processing, utilities, and wastewater systems with technical knowledge and expertise. Design methods for maintaining or increasing process efficiencies while improving costs, yields, quality, and safety. Troubleshoot process problems and identify the true root cause to correct process issues. Prepare conceptual engineering designs and specify necessary process equipment. Work with vendors and contractors to achieve desired project outcomes, ensuring that work is completed safely and in accordance with all regulatory guidelines and internal standards. Work closely with the Project Management team to deliver projects on time and within budget. Assist with transitioning capital projects to the production plant team. Lead and participate in process risk assessments, automation simulations, and FMEA’s. Maintain documentation library in coordination with the drafting team (Equipment Layouts, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, Equipment Manuals, Standards, etc.) Solicit and critique all proposed process changes, submittals, and designs through a Management of Change process.

 

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering preferred, other engineering degrees considered. 8 – 10 years of experience in plant manufacturing or capital projects. 3 – 5 years of experience leading a technical team. Experience in hygienic process design. Dairy or food industry manufacturing preferred with deep process knowledge including pasteurization and separation. Cultured dairy products and aseptic processing is a plus. Working knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and related compliance regulations. PMO experience is a plus. Knowledge in sizing pumps, piping, and other general dairy processing equipment. Understanding of PLC and logic controls for manufacturing equipment. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software and AutoCAD. Experience in process data trending and analysis. SEEQ knowledge preferred. Ability to communicate effectively across various levels, prioritize tasks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to act as a working manager and the technical ability to support the process engineering team where needed. Pro-active leadership, personal drive, and the ability to energize others.

 

 Compensation Range: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00, plus bonus.