Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer — Leadership Track

Tenneco; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking high‑potential professionals for a structured Continuous Improvement Leadership Development Program in Puebla. You will engage in specialized training in the United States, hands‑on plant assignments, and mentorship from CI leaders while leading improvement projects on the shop floor.

The program emphasizes Lean methods, Kaizen, and problem solving to drive productivity, quality, and cost reductions across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
• 3+ years of experience implementing continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, or cost.
• Knowledge of Lean tools, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Identify opportunities for improvement through direct engagement with manufacturing operations and shop floor teams.
• Lead Kaizen activities, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing methodologies and standardized work practices.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to achieve measurable improvements.
• Monitor operational KPIs and ensure the sustainability of implemented solutions.
• Support the development of a continuous improvement culture through coaching and employee engagement.

Skills

Engineering degree

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional influence

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Tenneco is seeking high‑potential professionals for a structured Continuous Improvement Leadership Development Program in Puebla. You will engage in specialized training in the United States, hands‑on plant assignments, and mentorship from CI leaders while leading improvement projects on the shop floor.

The program emphasizes Lean methods, Kaizen, and problem solving to drive productivity, quality, and cost reductions across manufacturing operations.