Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco•Athens, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for managing and controlling project costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring projects stay within budget and meet deadlines. This role involves developing detailed cost estimates for projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and other resources, and working closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members for cost control and efficient resource allocation. The engineer will also analyze and select appropriate packaging that protects the product, meets marketing goals, and aligns with sustainability objectives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging aligns with product development, manufacturing, marketing, and supply chain goals. Additionally, they will provide packaging information of current or future products into customer web portals. The role requires applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products, assisting the Process Line Manager in budget development, and evaluating new products for manufacturing feasibility. Responsibilities include following up on Customer Specific Requirements (CSR), estimating production rates, setup and tooling costs, and handling/storing hazardous waste in compliance with regulations. The position may involve specific authorities granted by the Manager and requires adherence to the Tenneco Integrity Policy and the plant’s safety policy, conforming to ISO 14001 standards, and reporting any non-conformities or safety concerns.

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.
CQI-12 Coating – minimum of 5 years experience in surface finishing operation or a combination of a minimum of 5 years of relevant formal education and surface finishing experience.
CQI-15 Welding – Degreed Welding Engineer, or equivalent science degree; OR Certified Welding Inspector from approved internationally recognized organization; OR A minimum of 5 years experience in welding operations or a combination of a minimum of 5 years of formal metallurgical education and welding experience.
CQI-30 Mix and Molding – Assessor shall possess rubber mixing and molding process knowledge. Evidence shall include a minimum of 5 years of applied industry experience or a combination of formal engineering education and molding experience totaling a minimum of 5 years.
Experience and education must be related to manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or similarly related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a high speed manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

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.
Handling/storing hazardous waste in a complaint manner with all federal, state, and local regulations.
Ensuring customer requirements are met.
Providing support as requested by supervisor.