Plant Engineering/CI Manager
Job in
Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia, 24062, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Tenneco
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Plant Engineer / Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Reports To: Plant Manager
The Plant Engineer / Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager leads engineering and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance. This role combines hands‑on engineering ownership with CI leadership to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities- Lead CI strategy using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and SMED methodologies
- Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and equipment issues
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Conduct RCA, 8D, FMEA and implement corrective actions
- Develop standard work, visual controls, and performance metrics
- Lead cross‑functional teams and train CI methodologies
- Manage engineering documentation and change control
- Ensure EHS and company compliance
- Prepare CAPEX, budgets, and project timelines
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5+ years in manufacturing/CI roles; leadership experience preferred
- Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt preferred)
- Knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, manufacturing processes
- Experience managing capital projects and vendors
- Proficiency in Excel, Minitab, CAD, CMMS
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Analytical and problem‑solving mindset
- Cross‑functional leadership
- Results‑driven
- Safety and quality focused
- On‑site role with regular plant floor presence
- Occasional travel
- Exposure to manufacturing environment
- Experience in emissions, ride control, or aftermarket manufacturing
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