Manufacturing Engineer — Process Innovator & Problem Solver

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

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