Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

• Responsible for managing and controlling project costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet deadlines.
• Developing detailed cost estimates for projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and other resources.
• Working closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure cost control and efficient resource allocation.
• Analyze and select appropriate packaging that protects the product, meets marketing goals, and aligns with sustainability objectives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging aligns with product development, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain goals.
• Provide packaging information of current or future products into customer web portals.
• Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
• Assist the Process Line Manager in the development of capital and expense budgets.
• Evaluate new products and make recommendations related to manufacturing feasibility.
• Follow up on Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) as applicable
• Estimate production rates, setup and tooling cost for inquiry and new part setup.
• May be given certain authority within job scope by Manager
• Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Tenneco Integrity Policy.
• All employees will abide by the plant’s safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. An employee should report, and if necessary stop, any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.
• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Handle/store hazardous waste in a complaint manner with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university in a related engineering field; or 5 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CQI-12 Coating – The qualifications shall include a minimum of 5 years experience in surface finishing operation or a combination of a minimum of 5 years of relevant formal education and surface finishing experience.

CQI-15 Welding – To ensure readily available expertise, there shall be a dedicated, qualified and full time welding person on site. This individual shall be one of the following:

CQI-30 Mix and Molding – Assessor shall possess rubber mixing and molding process knowledge. Evidence shall include a minimum of 5 years of applied industry experience or a combination of formal engineering education and molding experience totaling a minimum of 5 years.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Years of experience will vary with classification and salary grade. Experience and education must be related to manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or similarly related field. Experience working in a high speed manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

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