Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager

ABOUT TENNECO

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Technical Services functions within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing and implementing engineering solutions, maintaining plant equipment and infrastructure, supporting new and existing product launches, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

The Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance Manager will oversee engineering and maintenance personnel, manage capital and operational budgets, support business growth initiatives, and ensure compliance with all applicable quality, environmental, and safety standards. This position will report directly to Napoleon Plant Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, Tooling, and Technical Services functions to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Develop, coach, and manage technical teams across multiple shifts, including hiring, performance, training, corrective action, recognition, and succession planning.
• Direct manufacturing engineering activities for new product launches, product transfers, process improvements, tooling, automation, and production system optimization.
• Oversee maintenance and facilities programs, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, utilities, infrastructure, CMMS discipline, and equipment reliability.
• Identify, justify, and execute capital and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen safety, quality, delivery, productivity, capacity, and cost performance.
• Lead technical problem-solving and root cause analysis to resolve operational, equipment, process, and customer-related issues with sustainable corrective actions.
• Manage departmental operating and capital budgets, outside contractors, suppliers, and service providers to deliver projects and services effectively and compliantly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards, including audit readiness, required training, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, sales, and customers to support business objectives, plant performance, and growth opportunities.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as uptime, OEE, downtime, scrap, labor efficiency, maintenance cost, and overall operational effectiveness.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including regular reporting on project status and strategic developments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• 8–10 years of progressive engineering and/or maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience leading technical or cross-functional teams
• Experience overseeing manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, maintenance systems, facilities, and capital projects
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering, process improvement, and industrial maintenance practices
• Experience supporting quality systems and core manufacturing tools, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and PFMEA
• Strong project management, communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project planning tools
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic and complex manufacturing landscape.
• Ownership, proactive approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial, or other advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience with automation, robotics, PLCs, controls, and equipment integration
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or Reliability certifications
• Experience with predictive maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance programs
• Knowledge of elastomer, metal forming, machining, assembly, or similar manufacturing processes

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.