Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco•Seward, NE

13d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer leads engineering support and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The role partners cross-functionally to ensure robust manufacturing processes, reliable equipment, and successful product launches while promoting a Lean, data-driven culture. The position provides technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, automation, and capital projects, and helps ensure compliance with EHS, quality systems, and customer requirements. It also supports plant continuous-improvement strategy, operational readiness, and team development through coaching on CI tools, accountability, and standard work. The work combines office-based engineering with hands-on support on the production floor in a manufacturing plant. The position may require on-call support, off-shift work, or weekends to address coverage gaps and support production, launches, continuous-improvement initiatives, or project implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
Five or more years of manufacturing engineering experience is preferred.
Experience with APQP and/or core tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC is preferred.
Automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing experience is preferred.
Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, and accessing equipment for extended periods.
Ability to move frequently between the office and production floor and work safely around industrial equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently bend, reach, and climb.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience with ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
Working knowledge of CAD and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation improvements.
Ensure compliance with EHS, quality systems, and customer requirements.
Lead capital projects from justification through installation and validation.
Improve equipment reliability and process capability in partnership with Maintenance and Quality.
Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and structured problem-solving tools.
Track and report productivity, scrap, safety, and delivery performance metrics.
Support new product launches, including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP readiness.
Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, and work instructions.
Partner with leadership to execute the plant continuous-improvement strategy and support operational readiness.
Coach and influence teams on continuous-improvement tools, accountability, and standard work.