Manufacturing Cost & Packaging Engineer

Tenneco; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco's Athens, AL plant seeks a cost-focused engineer to manage project costs, develop detailed estimates for labor, materials, and equipment, and keep projects on time and within budget. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to optimize packaging and manufacturing processes while meeting sustainability goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years of related experience; strong budgeting, cost control, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting, and cost control.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental standards and waste handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control project costs throughout the lifecycle to keep within budget.
• Develop detailed cost estimates (labor, materials, equipment, resources).
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and teams to ensure cost efficiency.
• Evaluate packaging options for protection, marketing goals, and sustainability.
• Support budgeting processes for capital and expense projects.

Skills

Cost management

Cost estimation

Packaging optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

5+ years related experience

Job description

Tenneco's Athens, AL plant seeks a cost-focused engineer to manage project costs, develop detailed estimates for labor, materials, and equipment, and keep projects on time and within budget. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to optimize packaging and manufacturing processes while meeting sustainability goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5+ years of related experience; strong budgeting, cost control, and process