Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Michigan is seeking an engineer to drive manufacturing initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, and cost. You will lead process changes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support new product launches from design to production.

The role requires strong problem solving, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects and shifts, with a focus on Lean and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum five years of engineering work experience in related field.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifts.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of BOS and Lean principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain safety, quality, productivity, and cost initiatives.
• Direct cell layout and process changes to improve throughput.
• Lead projects within time, budget, and technical targets.
• Participate in all phases of new product launches from design to production.
• Coach and develop Engineering Technicians and Floor Technicians.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Product Engineering and Customer teams.

Skills

Cost reduction initiatives

New product launches

Project management

Safety and quality focus

Lean manufacturing

Process optimization

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

5S

Kaizen

Lean principles

Job description

Responsible for Engineering initiatives/support that is part of the Engineering team. Individual works on various manufacturing support projects that include cost saving initiatives, new product launches, maintenance, and team focused metrics and goals related to safety, quality, productivity, scrap, and MRO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part of Engineering team with responsibility of supporting and maintaining safety, quality, productivity, and cost initiatives to meet team metrics.

Direct cell layout changes and process changes to improve throughput, balance operator workload, reduce non-value-added activities and eliminate and/or improve ergonomic issues.

Responsibilities for reducing scrap, improving process capability, and improving process efficiency.

Active in all phases of new product launch from initial design thru production/service life cycle. Works with Product Engineering teams, Customer, Operations & various functional teams on setting up and maintaining processes & systems for manufacturing of product.

Manage projects within time, budget, and technical targets.

Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

Lead teams on addressing safety or quality issues, champion KPI metrics.

Coach and develop Engineering Technicians, Floor Technicians

Work with Commercial, Product Engineering, and Customer teams on current manufacturing projects, new launches and engineering changes

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead project teams through specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specification and technical plans and product testing.

Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Prepares interim and completion project reports.

Assist/encourage team to implement Lean principles and advance in 5S

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or applicable disciplines from four‑year college or university.
• Minimum of five years engineering work experience in a related field or Advanced Degree with minimum of three years engineering work experience.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both through written and verbal means with employees at all levels of the company.
• Ability to handle multiple projects.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Must understand the plant goals and be able to drive improvements to help meet those goals.
• Ability to lead teams, 8‑D’s, Kaizen, etc.
• Ability and willingness to support multiple shifts and adjust work schedule to plant needs.
• Ability to understand/learn and apply BOS and Lean principles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.
• Manufacturing environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, non‑controlled temperatures, and PPE required.
• Some travel which could include an overnight stay.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time on plant floor
• Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for computer work, equipment & tooling work
• Ability to communicate in an effective manner.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation,
veteran status or any other protected class.