Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation & Optimization

Tenneco; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to apply lean principles and engineering expertise to establish and improve high‑volume automotive processes. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, CI and Operations to boost safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

You will provide hands‑on process improvements, support new product launches, automation initiatives, and capital projects, while mentoring staff and driving a culture of accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience leading projects and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Support Lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, and visual management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet plant objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Robotics

Machine vision

Industrial controls

Job description

Tenneco in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to apply lean principles and engineering expertise to establish and improve high‑volume automotive processes. You will partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, CI and Operations to boost safety, productivity, quality, and cost performance.

You will provide hands‑on process improvements, support new product launches, automation initiatives, and capital projects, while mentoring staff and driving a culture of accountability and