Automation & Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and maintain automated systems that optimize production processes. You will troubleshoot issues, apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, and manage workflows from design to implementation.

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and drive overall operational performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, or equivalent work experience in related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Solid mastery of programmable automatons and control systems.
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or Process Improvement.
• Green Belt certification or better.

Responsibilities

• Generates, provides, and participates in department specific training needs.
• Comply with legal and other requirements to avoid injury and/or ill health to themselves and others.
• Design Develop and install automated machinery control systems and software to reduce manual intervention.
• Program PLCs, robots, and automation software while enhancing existing workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Perform debugging, testing, and, if necessary, re-programming of automated equipment.
• Plan and implement projects, including resource, time, and budget management.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities and production schedules.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Analyze test results on defective parts to aid in determining cause of failure and assist with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Monitor department equipment and interface with Maintenance to identify maintenance, repair and TPM.
• Consult with production supervisors on coordination of work orders with safety priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Attendance is required.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics integration

CAD software

AutoCAD

SCADA

HMI programming

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve, and maintain automated systems that optimize production processes. You will troubleshoot issues, apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, and manage workflows from design to implementation.

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and drive overall operational performance, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output across the plant.