Tenneco · 1 day ago
Engineering Manager
US Seward NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTenneco is a leading manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry, committed to quality and excellence. The Engineering Manager will direct and coordinate plant-based engineering activities, ensuring successful product launches while adhering to quality guidelines and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and direction to engineering personnel including but not limited to performance management, employee development, and recognition
Project management of all installations, new business and continuous improvement projects
Direct launch teams and assist plant management to ensure adherence to NPIS, TenPlus and APQP guidelines
Contribute to plant profitability objectives by developing and implementing sound cost reduction projects related to scrap, productivity, and overall continuous improvement
Ensure all new processes and equipment comply to Tenneco Machine and Safety Standards (TMSS) by managing the TMSS process
Modify and manage existing equipment and processes to meet internal and external customer requirements, product, and production requirements
Maintain a data bank of "Best Methods" for equipment, processes, and procedures to ensure recognition of and progress towards integration of these methods and procedures
Define and implement an engineering approach that applies consistent technology throughout the plant
Act as primary interface for customer contact on engineering projects and processes to deliver quality products
Partner with the Operations to resolve process or equipment issues
Initiate corrective actions utilizing 8D format to reinforce the message and resolving the issue
Oversee asset management and utilization plan to reduce idle assets
Oversee and facilitate various training programs related to core competencies and standards throughout the plant
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree
5 to 7 years of Engineering and/or Program Management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive
Minimum of 2 years leadership experience
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including written and verbal
Must be a strong, hands-on problem solver with firm decision-making capabilities
Experience coordinating and facilitating team activity
Must have program management and project launch experience
Strong computer skills are required for this role
Preferred
Prior work experience in the automotive industry is preferred
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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