Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco•Athens, AL

59d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing and controlling project costs, developing detailed cost estimates, and ensuring efficient resource allocation. This role involves analyzing and selecting appropriate packaging that protects the product, meets marketing goals, and aligns with sustainability objectives, while working closely with cross-functional teams. The engineer will apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes and products, assist in budget development, evaluate new products for manufacturing feasibility, and ensure customer requirements are met. Additionally, the role includes handling hazardous waste in compliance with regulations and providing support as requested by supervisors.

Requirements

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.
Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
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.

Nice To Haves

May be given certain authority within job scope by Manager

Responsibilities

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.
Analyzing and selecting appropriate packaging that protects the product, meets marketing goals, and aligns with sustainability objectives.
Working with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging aligns with product development, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain goals.
Providing packaging information of current or future products into customer web portals.
Applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
Assisting the Process Line Manager in the development of capital and expense budgets.
Evaluating new products and making recommendations related to manufacturing feasibility.
Following up on Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) as applicable.
Estimating production rates, setup and tooling cost for inquiry and new part setup.
Ensuring customer requirements are met.
Handling/storing hazardous waste in a compliant manner with all federal, state, and local regulations.