What is a cheese engineer?

Cheese Engineers are professionals who work on the design, development, and optimization of cheese production processes. They combine knowledge of food science, microbiology, and engineering principles to ensure cheese is produced efficiently, safely, and with high quality. Cheese Engineers may work in large-scale dairy manufacturing, research and development, or specialty cheese production, focusing on improving yield, consistency, and flavor. Their responsibilities can also include troubleshooting production issues and implementing new technologies in cheese making.