Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Manufacturing Engineer (1st Shift)

PAY GRADE: Salary
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
SHIFT: Primarily 1st Shift (Flex hours per business needs)

JOB SCOPE: Assist with evaluating customer drawings for piston rings and axle shims and then creating detailed manufacturing build plans to be used in an automated machine shop and chrome plating shop environment to achieve plant goals for quality, productivity, and cost. Works cross functionally with other engineers and operators to root cause product and process problems and assist with solutions or enhancements. Assists with plans and design methods to continuously improve production quality and efficiency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods

• Establishes internal engineering Request For Process Adjustment (RFPA), processes and incorporates the changes, and ensures changes become effective

• Establishes the processes and routings to handle discrepant material, returned products (RMAs), and internal jobs to be reworked
• Institutes changes in the production processes and/or recommends adjustments to product pricing
• Performs engineering activities in compliance with established company and manufacturing standards, engineering principles, customer requirements, and related specifications
• Consults with engineering staff concerning product design and tooling to insure efficient production methods
• Consults with vendors to determine part specifications and recommends the purchase of equipment and materials used in manufacturing and production
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions relating to Capital projects
• Consults with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field required
• Project Management - Has a good understanding of and effectively applies project management techniques for moderately complex projects
• Fundamentals of Manufacturing - Basic competence and knowledge in the following areas: Mathematics, Machine design, Materials, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Management, Quality Control, Computer Applications and Automation
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, preferably with a formal tool
• Training, Leading, or Coaching experience a plus
• Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Individual must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.