Tenneco · 4 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Seward, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTenneco is a company focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading engineering support functions, driving strategic improvement initiatives, and ensuring robust processes and successful product launches.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Provide technical direction and support for all plant engineering activities including process design, equipment modifications, tooling, and automation opportunities
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS regulations, internal quality systems, and customer requirements
Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness
Support Quality in improving process capability, defect reduction, and compliance to customer specifications
Lead capital projects including justification, budgeting, installation, validation, and commissioning
Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and process specifications
Collaborate with Corporate Engineering and CI resources to implement best practices and standard methodologies
Serve as the Tenneco Manufacturing Systems (TMS) Plant Lead, driving deployment and sustainability of CI standards
Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies across all plant functions
Lead structured problem solving and root cause analysis using A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, and other CI tools
Identify, prioritize, and execute waste elimination and productivity improvement initiatives
Track, analyze, and report CI metrics including productivity, scrap, safety, and delivery performance
Facilitate CI events and workshops aligned with annual plant objectives
Coach and mentor supervisors, engineers, and operators on CI tools, behaviors, and expectations
Serve as the plant lead for APQP activities for new and transferred programs
Lead development and execution of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Work Instructions
Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, particularly Ford manufacturing and quality standards
Support PPAP preparation, run-at-rate activities, and launch readiness
Drive launch discipline to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved
Lead and develop a small team of engineering and CI support personnel
Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute the annual strategic plan and CI roadmap
Support production planning and manufacturing readiness for new programs and process changes
Drive standardization and documentation of processes, work instructions, and training materials
Promote accountability, ownership, and engagement across all departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline required
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a CI or leadership-focused role
Strong working knowledge of APQP and Core Tools, with advanced proficiency in PFMEA development and facilitation
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and equipment optimization
Strong knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and customer-specific requirements
Ability to translate engineering theory into practical, shop-floor solutions
Demonstrates a passion for Lean principles and CI culture building
Uses data and KPIs to drive decisions and sustain improvements
Actively seeks out inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
Applies structured problem-solving methodologies effectively
Analyzes complex data sets to identify trends and root causes
Balances urgency with disciplined, long-term solutions
Leads by example with a hands-on, collaborative approach
Coach others and builds CI capability across the organization
Influences without authority and drives cross-functional alignment
Manages multiple priorities and projects effectively
Delivers results on time, within scope, and within budget
Maintains strong organization and follow-through
Communicates clearly at all levels of the organization
Builds strong partnerships across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and corporate teams
Facilitates productive meetings, CI events, and technical discussions
Thrives in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment
Takes ownership for results and drives accountability
Demonstrates resilience and solution-focused thinking
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills
Excellent organization, documentation, and standardization capability
Preferred
Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt)
Automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Experience with CAD software and ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred)
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
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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