Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Burlington, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, design machine improvements, and lead lean initiatives. The role requires CAD skills, PM planning, and strong problem-solving in a manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience and a Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field, with proficiency in Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify machines, equipment, and tool sequences for production and assembly.
• Design and implement machine improvements, tooling changes, and station redesigns.
• Create and maintain PM schedules and process documentation (control plans, APQP, PFMEA).
• Collaborate with quality to resolve internal and external concerns and improve OEE.
• Manage tooling costs and support capital projects with vendors and time plans.

Skills

MS Office

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Technology

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

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The Manufacturing Engineer position is responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. Functions may include determining the machines, equipment, and tools, and the sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations. This role requires the ability to design and implement machine improvements — including tooling modifications up to full station redesign — to meet operational needs. Demonstrated experience in a lean manufacturing environment, metals, and/or work with automated assembly processes is preferred. Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills are essential, along with a working knowledge and skills in MS Office applications and 3D computer-aided drafting (CAD) applications, such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or PTC Creo (Creo strongly preferred).

JOB REQUIREMENTS/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine the machines, equipment and tools, and the sequence of operations necessary to perform production and assembly operations.
• Recommend the design of production machines and other plant equipment while creating and implementing PM schedules for those machines.
• Design and implement machine improvements — including tooling changes, retrofits, and full station redesigns — to meet production, quality, and efficiency needs.Create and maintain documentation pertaining to new and existing procedures including but not limited to control plans, APQP, PFMEA, and work instructions.
• Work with quality department to solve both internal and external customer concerns.Lead OEE/OAE improvement projects to both increase production outputs and increase manpower efficiency.
• Monitor, control, and improve the costs on tooling and consumables to drive improvements.Implementation of new and modified Engineering Change Notices while updating and maintaining them for each area.
• Assist vendors with the design problems in connection with tools, gauges, and equipment designed to use in manufacturing.Implementation of capital projects to include development of Appropriation Requests, selection of vendor, and purchase of machinery & equipment, and implementation time tables.
• Optimization of equipment layout, sequence of operations, deployment of lean manufacturing techniques, and shop floor simulation.Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues on the production floor, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Provide Lean Manufacturing support including but not limited to leading Kaizen events, implementing SMED, 5S improvements, and helping to develop error-proofing methods on automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.Provide on-the-job training with the completion of training documentation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Technology is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years' manufacturing engineering experience and/or specialized training is preferred.

Equipment design and development experience preferred.

Proficiency in 3D CAD design software (Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo) required; hands-on experience designing tooling and/or full workstation layouts strongly preferred; Creo experience is a plus.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and documentation simultaneously.