Continuous Improvement Engineer

Tenneco • Greenville, MI

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About The Position

The role leads continuous improvement efforts within a plant to drive operational excellence, cost performance, and standardization. It partners with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to improve business results through training, process improvement, problem-solving, and disciplined execution of operational initiatives.

The role helps bring the Tenneco Way to life within the plant by promoting high standards, continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration in everyday operations. Success involves improving processes and reducing cost while building trust, developing people, and establishing the discipline needed to sustain results. The position supports stronger plant capability, measurable operational and cost improvements, effective operating standards, and a culture where continuous improvement is part of daily work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in operations roles.
• 2–3 years of experience driving operational improvement through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, and embed continuous improvement practices across teams.
• Experience leading kaizen events, process improvement initiatives, and cost reduction efforts in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to translate strategy into execution, communicate clearly, build trust across functions, adapt to change, and deliver measurable results.

Nice To Haves

• Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen plant performance, reduce cost, and improve operational consistency.
• Deliver training and coaching to plant personnel on continuous improvement methodologies and standard work practices.
• Partner with leaders and frontline teams to identify process variation, close performance gaps, and sustain improvements.
• Conduct audits and assessments to monitor compliance with operational standards and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops focused on productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators to measure progress and support decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of plant operating standards that enable reliable execution and long-term performance gains.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the plant to simplify processes, strengthen accountability, and accelerate results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level