What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Equipment and Reliability Engineer position at Chobani?
Senior Equipment and Reliability Engineer
Apr 18, 2025
New Berlin, NY
The Equipment and Reliability Engineer is responsible for improving asset and process efficiencies to deliver step change results in OEE and cost through engineering support and data-driven decision making. Utilizing their engineering skills, they will work in a collaborative environment with Operations and Maintenance to solve complex problems, redesign equipment and support new equipment installations. The successful candidate will also possess leadership skills that will enable them to lead projects, initiatives and influence the organization.
- Solve complex problems in a way that sustainably delivers step change improvements in OEE and/or Cost.
- Be able to redesign equipment not currently capable of achieving OEE/Cost goals due to reliability and/or speed capabilities.
- Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective action implementation to improve equipment reliability.
- Work with and lead 3rd party engineering teams to support the first two bullet points when needed.
- Prepare conceptual engineering designs and floor plans for filler/packaging equipment
- Use Six Sigma and data driven tools (FMEA, MTTR, MTBF and others) to solve complex problems.
- Serve as engineering subject matter expert on local project teams
- Lead root cause analysis, failure tracking, and corrective action implementation to improve equipment reliability.
- Research engineering topics, prepare studies and conduct trials with production
- Assist with transitioning capital projects to the production plant team
- Develop & Maintain documentation in support of filler/packaging changes (Process Description, Scope, Process Drawings, etc)
- Solicit and critique proposed filler/packaging changes, submittals and designs
- Use team management skills to lead problem solves, business initiatives and capital projects
- Assess vendors for competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status. Review and negotiate bid documents
- Accountable for project development and execution to include budget, schedule, and performance
- Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field)
- 7-10 years of experience (including experience at the plant level)
- Six Sigma Green Belt certified or the ability to achieve certification within 6 months of start date
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both in oral and written form
- Experience creating and drafting technical documents and reports
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, computer aided design (CAD).
Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.
For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as 120 hours of PTO and 11 Holidays each year.
Compensation Range: $107,000.00 - $161,000.00, plus bonus.
