Manufacturing Engineering Lead — Lean, NPI & Capex

Tenneco Inc.; Seward (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Nebraska invites an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the design and implementation of cost-efficient manufacturing processes that deliver high-quality products meeting customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement and provide hands-on support for troubleshooting, partnering with plant leadership to enable manufacturing excellence on the shop floor. Your leadership will ensure the team is equipped to optimize KPIs like OEE, scrap reduction, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience leading manufacturing operations and driving a culture of excellence.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing process design & lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of leading capital projects, quoting, and new product launch.
• Strategic vision and communication skills related to manufacturing objectives.
• Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Developing Robust Processes, process flow and layout - including incorporating lean methods and ergonomics. Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives- Leading and implementing initiatives focused on enhancing existing manufacturing processes. This includes reducing cycle times, improving yields, lowering scrap rates, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Troubleshooting Manufacturing processes and resolving Technical Issue & Root Cause Analysis & Corrective / Preventive Actions.
• Lead Capital Projects, Strategic Equipment Acquisition, Project Management & Installation and Commissioning.
• New Product Launches, Launch Readiness, Pilot Runs & Validation.
• Designing manufacturing processes that meet IATF standard.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process design

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Job description

Tenneco Inc. in Nebraska invites an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the design and implementation of cost-efficient manufacturing processes that deliver high-quality products meeting customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement and provide hands-on support for troubleshooting, partnering with plant leadership to enable manufacturing excellence on the shop floor. Your leadership will ensure the team is equipped to optimize KPIs like OEE, scrap reduction, and