Manufacturing Engineer: Cost Control & Packaging

Tenneco; Athens, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking an engineer to manage and control project costs across the lifecycle, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet deadlines. The role involves developing labor and material cost estimates and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and teams to optimize resources and schedules.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering or 5+ years of related experience, with a focus on cost control, packaging, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field or 5+ years related experience.
• Strong cost control and budgeting capabilities are required.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop detailed cost estimates for projects including labor and materials.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and teams to optimize resources and schedules.
• Evaluate packaging options for cost, sustainability, and marketing alignment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align packaging with product development and supply chain goals.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and safety policies.

Skills

Cost control

Project management

Engineering

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

5+ years experience

Job description

Tenneco is seeking an engineer to manage and control project costs across the lifecycle, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet deadlines. The role involves developing labor and material cost estimates and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and teams to optimize resources and schedules.

The position requires a Bachelor's in engineering or 5+ years of related experience, with a focus on cost control, packaging, and manufacturing processes.