Manufacturing Engineer
Tenneco
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Blacksburg • Virginia • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
About the role
- Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, and production layouts
- Provide day-to-day engineering support by troubleshooting process and equipment issues
- Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation
- Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process validations
- Participate in PFMEA, control plans, and process capability studies
- Support line balancing, capacity planning, and production readiness
- Design or support the design of fixtures, tooling, gauges, and material handling solutions
- Review designs for manufacturability, safety, and efficiency using DFM/DFA principles
- Utilize CAD software to create or review drawings and layouts
- Collaborate with suppliers on tool design, fabrication, and validation
- Support capital equipment specification, installation, and commissioning
- Lead or participate in lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, waste elimination)
- Analyze KPIs such as scrap, downtime, OEE, and throughput to drive improvements
- Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain
- Support internal and customer audits, trials, and technical reviews
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a plant environment
- Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Experience with tooling, fixtures, and gauges
- Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and process validation
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies
Benefits
- Opportunity to apply engineering design skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Contribute directly to plant performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
manufacturing processesprocess documentationDFMDFAlean manufacturingroot cause analysiscost-reductionKPI analysiscapacity planningtooling
Soft skills
troubleshootingcollaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptabilityinitiative
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering