Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

We are looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our global DRiV team. This position will lead development and implementation of a manufacturing excellence road-map, ensuring advanced manufacturing concepts are incorporated into our investment plans, driving out complexity, cost and inefficiency while implementing our manufacturing vision.

The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our hiring manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and oversee manufacturing improvement projects to improve plant safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Define project scope and objectives.
• Develop detailed timing plans with functional milestones to support project objectives; execute plan within established timing.
• Create project financial model including capital equipment, investment return, labor and related aspects; manage project spending to established plan.
• Provide project updates regularly to executive leadership team.
• Research and analyze best practices in manufacturing concepts and trends for applicability; stay current with emerging technologies and leverage technology to benefit DRiV
• Assist plants in DFM and PFMEA improvements relating to quality, cost, and customer requirements.
• Develop and manage project schedules, cross-functional deliverable and detailed timelines.
• Engage third-party vendors to quote and source equipment and services necessary for projects.
  
  

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing or related field.

Skills & Experience

• 10 years directly relevant experience with:
• Process Development
• SOR Development
• CAPEX RFQs and quote assessment
• Industry 4.0
• Strong technical background with passion for manufacturing technology with a desire and ability to envision new manufacturing concepts including
• Automation
• Vision systems
• Advanced sensor technology
• AI and data analytics
• Simulation
• Proven experience and passion for Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent project management skills including developing and managing a project plan, establishing project priorities, working to deadlines and controlling multiple projects in various states of readiness to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Experience in capital equipment financial model development
• Experience working in cross functional teams in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels and channels of the organization to resolve issues and overcome barriers.
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.