Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in a role focused on designing and optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and enabling reliable operations. You will collaborate across departments to implement standard work and maintenance procedures while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The successful candidate will bring engineering expertise, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive mindset to drive continuous improvements in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing operations preferred.
• Experience with PLCs, Robotics and Welding processes is preferred.
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T, including methods of measurement and layout.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all corporate and plant level Safety Requirements.
• Responsible for optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Development of standard work instructions.
• Development of standard maintenance operation procedures for repairing and preventative operations including periodic maintenance and daily checks.
• Identify gaps between current process and standardized work and provide corrective actions to resolve.
• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting and preventative work on new and existing equipment.
• Ensures plans are in place to meet all performance indicator targets/goals.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple departments to continuously improve equipment reliability and uptime in the facility.
• Actively participate to provide improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and issue resolution options and action plans.
• Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously without impacting timelines.
• Ensure efficient handover of new installations to Operations team through proper documentation, training and follow up.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal, written and presentation) at all levels of the organization.
• Take ownership for actions, behaviors, and contributions while inspiring and motivating self and others.
• Perform job duties in line with company policies, procedures and work instructions pertaining to IATF16949, ISO 14001 and Safety requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Education

BS in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC

Robotics

Welding

Job description

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.

Job Description – Manufacturing Engineer

ABOUT TENNECO

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.

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 Engineer assists Engineering and Operations during the design and implementation of manufacturing processes, conducts studies to improve processes and assists maintenance in the troubleshooting of production equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with all corporate and plant level Safety Requirements
• Responsible for optimization of manufacturing processes
• Development of standard work instructions
• Development of standard maintenance operation procedures for repairing and preventative operations including periodic maintenance and daily checks.
• Identify gaps between current process and standardized work and provide corrective actions to resolve.
• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting and preventative work on new and existing equipment.
• Ensures plans are in place to meet all performance indicator targets/goals
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple departments to continuously improve equipment reliability and uptime in the facility.
• Actively participate to provide improvements in Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and issue resolution options and action plans.
• Manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously without impacting timelines.
• Ensure efficient handover of new installations to Operations team through proper documentation, training and follow up.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal, written and presentation) at all levels of the organization.
• Take ownership for actions, behaviors, and contributions while inspiring and motivating self and others.
• Perform job duties in line with company policies, procedures and work instructions pertaining to IATF16949, ISO 14001 and Safety requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BS in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Engineering, Maintenance, or Operations roles in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience in PLC’s, Robotics and Welding processes is preferred
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and maintenance requirements to meet personnel safety, and quality standards.
• Understanding of blueprint reading and GD&T, including methods of measurement and layout
• Analytical and problem-solving skills required

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you?

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities