Tenneco · 17 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Angola, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTenneco is a company focused on enhancing operational efficiency, and they are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to facilitate projects aimed at cost reductions and process performance improvements. The role involves providing training, maintaining project schedules, and collaborating with various departments to enhance production and quality standards.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Facilitates Continuous Improvement projects, cost reductions, and process performance improvements
Provides CI training and coaching at all levels of the plant
Interfaces with plant engineering on projects addressing staffing, manpower, time and capacity analysis
Maintains CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between the CI process implementation and Plant Operations improvements
Participates in teams aimed at the resolution of quality issues and concerns
Supports production control, material control, material planning departments in improvement projects relating to scheduling, inventory management and raw material flow and tracking
Supports prototype and pilot runs to address design and process feasibility concerns
Generates, provides and participates in department specific training needs
Calculates cost reductions and determines the optimal problem-solving method
Teams with the Plant Controller to document savings and profit results of continuous improvement activities
Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff
Completes time studies to develop production standards for products
Assists in monitoring department equipment (OEE) and interface with Maintenance department to identify maintenance, repair and TPM
Works with process owner to develop value stream maps for each process and each value stream family within the facility
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Facilitates Continuous Improvement projects, cost reductions, and process performance improvements
Provides CI training and coaching at all levels of the plant
Interfaces with plant engineering on projects addressing staffing, manpower, time and capacity analysis
Maintains CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between the CI process implementation and Plant Operations improvements
Participates in teams aimed at the resolution of quality issues and concerns
Supports production control, material control, material planning departments in improvement projects relating to scheduling, inventory management and raw material flow and tracking
Supports prototype and pilot runs to address design and process feasibility concerns
Generates, provides and participates in department specific training needs
Calculates cost reductions and determines the optimal problem-solving method
Teams with the Plant Controller to document savings and profit results of continuous improvement activities
Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff
Completes time studies to develop production standards for products
Assists in monitoring department equipment (OEE) and interface with Maintenance department to identify maintenance, repair and TPM
Works with process owner to develop value stream maps for each process and each value stream family within the facility
Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function
Must have a strong work ethic
Must be well organized and a self-starter
Must be able to follow detailed instructions
Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions
Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand
Possess strong time management skills
Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner
Ability to speak and write English fluently
Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
3+ years of experience in Operations/Engineering
Experience in identifying areas of improvement
Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or Process Improvement
Working towards Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Strong understanding of contemporary problem-solving tools and techniques
Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with an attention to detail
Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database management software
Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and drive change management across teams
Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization
Ability to operate independently within a tight deadline environment
Serves as change agent and key mentor/improvement coach for Team Leaders
High-energy self-starter with a resilient, can-do attitude
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
This position requires manual dexterity to properly and safely manipulate tools and controls
This position requires frequent walking and standing; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Preferred
Experience in teaching continuous improvement thinking, by both leading and coaching others to lead Kaizen events daily is a plus
Experience in coordinating and assisting in Kaizen and problem-solving teams in the definition of continuous improvement or problem-solving project planning concerning scope, time, quality, budget, milestones, allocation of resources, etc. considered a plus
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
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2026-01-23
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