Senior Engineering Manager

Tenneco Inc.; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead plant-level engineering and maintenance, aligning functions to drive safety, quality, and production performance.

You will guide a multi-disciplinary team and partner with plant leadership to implement initiatives that elevate operational reliability. The role emphasizes cross-functional execution, continuous improvement, and strong problem-solving to deliver tangible results and maintain high standards across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Progressive leadership in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or plant operations.
• Experience leading direct reports in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, reliability, and cross-functional execution.
• Strong problem-solving, project leadership, and people leadership.
• Ability to balance strategic work with day-to-day plant support.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level engineering and maintenance to meet site priorities.
• Align engineering and maintenance functions to collaborate on goals.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify and execute performance initiatives.
• Translate needs into functional priorities and accountability.
• Coach and develop direct reports across engineering and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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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.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads plant-level engineering and maintenance functions to support operational performance, reliability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for aligning engineering and maintenance resources around plant priorities, leading a team with direct reports across both functions, and ensuring strong cross-functional execution in support of business and production goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Plant Leadership and Functional Integration

• Lead plant-level manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities in support of site priorities and performance targets
• Create strong alignment between engineering and maintenance so both functions operate collaboratively and support shared plant goals
• Partner with plant leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that improve operational performance
• Translate plant needs into clear functional priorities, ownership, and follow-through

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports across engineering and maintenance
• Set clear expectations, strengthen accountability, and build a culture of ownership and execution
• Develop team capability, succession readiness, and bench strength across both functions
• Ensure strong communication routines and coordination across the team

Operational and Technical Execution

• Oversee engineering support for plant initiatives tied to safety, quality, productivity, cost, and operational improvement
• Drive equipment, process, and system improvements that increase reliability and reduce downtime
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance strategies in partnership with the maintenance team
• Ensure technical resources are aligned to plant needs, production demands, and critical business priorities

Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving

• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts across plant systems, equipment, and workflows
• Use data, root cause analysis, and performance measures to identify issues and drive sustainable solutions
• Standardize best practices where possible to improve consistency, speed, and execution
• Remove barriers that affect project delivery, maintenance effectiveness, or operational performance

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with operations, quality, supply chain, HR, and plant leadership to support business goals
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations in a clear and practical way
• Support change initiatives, capital improvements, and site-level transformation efforts as needed
• Build strong working relationships that enable fast decision-making and execution at the plant level

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required
• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, maintenance, or plant operations required
• Experience leading direct reports in a manufacturing or industrial environment required
• Strong knowledge of plant operations, equipment reliability, process improvement, and cross-functional execution
• Strong problem-solving, project leadership, and people leadership skills
• Ability to balance strategic improvement work with day-to-day plant support

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or complex manufacturing environments
• Experience leading both engineering and maintenance teams or closely integrated plant functions
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives
• Experience supporting plant transformation, reliability improvement, or cost-reduction efforts

Success Profile

• Connects engineering and maintenance around shared outcomes
• Drives accountability and follow-through
• Improves plant reliability and execution
• Develops strong, capable teams
• Communicates clearly and works effectively across functions

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