Engineering Manager

Tenneco Inc.; Ligonier (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the design and implementation of cost‑effective manufacturing processes that deliver high‑quality products meeting customer requirements.

You will drive ongoing process improvements, provide hands‑on troubleshooting, and collaborate with plant leadership to optimize KPIs and business results on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years leading manufacturing operations and driving a culture of excellence.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing process design and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of leading capital projects, quoting, and new product launch.
• Strategic vision and communication skills related to manufacturing objectives.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing Robust Processes, process flow and layout - including incorporating lean methods and ergonomics. Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives- Leading and implementing initiatives focused on enhancing existing manufacturing processes. This includes reducing cycle times, improving yields, lowering scrap rates, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshooting Manufacturing processes and resolving Technical Issue & Root Cause Analysis & Corrective / Preventive Actions.
• Lead Capital Projects, Strategic Equipment Acquisition, Project Management & Installation and Commissioning.
• New Product Launches, Launch Readiness, Pilot Runs & Validation.
• Designing manufacturing processes that meet IATF standard.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process design

Communication skills

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in‑class because we hustle to be better than best-in‑class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem‑solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the design and implementation of cost‑efficient manufacturing processes that consistently deliver high‑quality products meeting customer requirements. In this role, you’ll drive ongoing process improvement and provide hands‑on support for troubleshooting, partnering with plant leadership to enable excellence on the plant floor. Your leadership ensures the team is equipped to optimize manufacturing KPI’s and drive business results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing Robust Processes, process flow and layout - including incorporating lean methods and ergonomics. Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives- Leading and implementing initiatives focused on enhancing existing manufacturing processes. This includes reducing cycle times, improving yields, lowering scrap rates, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshooting Manufacturing processes and resolving Technical Issue & Root Cause Analysis & Corrective / Preventive Actions.
• Lead Capital Projects, Strategic Equipment Acquisition, Project Management & Installation and Commissioning.
• New Product Launches, Launch Readiness, Pilot Runs & Validation.
• Designing manufacturing processes that meet IATF standard.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience leading manufacturing operations and driving a culture of excellence.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing process design & lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of leading capital projects, quoting, and new product launch.
• Strategic vision and communication skills related to manufacturing objectives.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within manufacturing operations.

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