About this role
<h1 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Position Summary</h1> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for applying engineering principles, lean manufacturing techniques, and analytical problem-solving methods to establish, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality. This position works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Operations teams to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance while supporting customer requirements and plant objectives.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">The Manufacturing Engineer provides hands-on support to production operations and serves as a technical resource for process improvements, new product launches, automation initiatives, capital projects, and troubleshooting activities within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.</p> <h1 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h1> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Manufacturing & Process Improvement</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues involving tooling, equipment, materials, and production processes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Analyze workflow, labor utilization, machine capacity, and facility layouts to maximize operational efficiency.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality, process, and equipment concerns.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Establish and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flow diagrams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Support and drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, visual management, waste reduction, and continuous improvement activities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Evaluate manufacturing feasibility for new products and process changes.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Equipment & Technical Support</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Provide technical support for production equipment, automation systems, robotics, PLCs, vision systems, coating operations, molding processes, and assembly equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Assist in troubleshooting production equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Recommend and implement equipment, tooling, and process modifications.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Coordinate equipment installations, process validations, and production launches.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Project Management</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Assist in developing and managing capital and expense budgets for manufacturing improvements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Lead assigned capital projects from concept through implementation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Support plant cost reduction initiatives through productivity improvements and waste elimination.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Estimate production rates, tooling requirements, setup costs, and manufacturing costs for new products and processes.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Training & Leadership</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Train employees and technical personnel on equipment setup, operating procedures, safety requirements, and troubleshooting techniques.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Provide leadership and guidance during continuous improvement initiatives and project implementation.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and CI teams to achieve plant objectives.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Demonstrate leadership characteristics and promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Safety & Compliance</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Follow all Tenneco safety policies and procedures.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Actively promote a safe work environment and identify opportunities to reduce workplace hazards.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Support compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, CQI standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Exercise authority to stop any activity that presents a safety risk or violates company policies.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Participate in safety investigations, audits, and corrective action activities.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Education</h1> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Required</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Preferred</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Advanced certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Automation, or Project Management.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Experience</h1> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Required</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Experience with process improvement, equipment troubleshooting, and manufacturing optimization.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Experience leading projects and implementing process improvements.</span></li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.5pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Preferred</h2> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Automotive manufacturing experience.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Experience with PLC programming, robotics, welding, automation, machine vision, or industrial controls.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practical application.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Strong communication and leadership skills.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing-related software systems.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Knowledge of process capability, statistical analysis, SPC, and root cause analysis methodologies.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Demonstrated sense of urgency and results-oriented mindset.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Strong organizational and project management skills.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Physical Requirements</h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Ability to stand and walk on the manufacturing floor for extended periods.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching while performing engineering and troubleshooting activities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 35 pounds.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Ability to work around moving machinery, material handling equipment, automated systems, and industrial manufacturing equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, gloves, and other required safety equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Visual ability to inspect products, review engineering drawings, operate equipment controls, and perform detailed analysis.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Manual dexterity required to operate computers, measuring devices, hand tools, and manufacturing equipment controls.</span></li> </ul> <h1 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 4.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:15.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1f4e79">Work Environment</h1> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:2.5pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">High-volume automotive manufacturing environment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Regular exposure to heat, noise, vibration, dust, and moving mechanical equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Combination of office and production floor work.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 2.5pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Occasional off-shift and weekend support may be required to support manufacturing operations, equipment installations, and production launches.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#1f4e79">Tenneco is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace for all employees.</span></strong></p>