Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco•Burlington, IA

43d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer applies engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products. The role determines the machines, equipment, tools, and operation sequences needed for production and assembly, and designs and implements equipment improvements ranging from tooling modifications to full station redesigns. The position also supports process and quality improvements, capital projects, lean manufacturing, and production-floor troubleshooting.

Requirements

Proficiency in 3D CAD design software such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or Creo.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and documentation simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology.
Three to five years of manufacturing engineering experience and/or specialized training.
Experience in equipment design and development.
Hands-on experience designing tooling and/or full workstation layouts.
Experience with Creo.
Demonstrated experience in a lean manufacturing environment, metals, and/or automated assembly processes.
Strong troubleshooting skills and working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

Determine the machines, equipment, tools, and sequence of operations necessary for production and assembly.
Recommend designs for production machines and other plant equipment, and create and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
Design and implement machine improvements, including tooling changes, retrofits, and full station redesigns, to meet production, quality, and efficiency needs.
Create and maintain documentation for new and existing procedures, including control plans, APQP, PFMEA, and work instructions.
Work with the quality department to resolve internal and external customer concerns.
Lead OEE/OAE improvement projects to increase production output and manpower efficiency.
Monitor, control, and improve tooling and consumables costs.
Implement new and modified Engineering Change Notices and maintain them for each area.
Assist vendors with design problems involving tools, gauges, and manufacturing equipment.
Implement capital projects, including developing Appropriation Requests, selecting vendors, purchasing machinery and equipment, and establishing implementation timelines.
Optimize equipment layouts and operation sequences, deploy lean manufacturing techniques, and conduct shop-floor simulations.
Troubleshoot production-floor equipment, process, and quality issues; identify root causes and implement timely corrective actions.
Provide lean manufacturing support, including leading Kaizen events, implementing SMED and 5S improvements, and developing error-proofing methods for automated manufacturing and assembly equipment.
Provide on-the-job training and complete training documentation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.