Manufacturing Engineer
Date: Jan 22, 2026
Location: Van Wert, OH, US
Company: Tenneco
| REPORTS TO: Value Stream Manager | SALARY GRADE: 303 - 307 |
| FLSA: E | EEO-1: B |
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Performs manufacturing engineering functions relative to department objectives.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Investigates and solves production problems related to tooling, equipment and processes.
- Develops, recommends and implements the installation of changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes or product quality.
- Co-ordinates trial runs on proposed changes or on sample parts and evaluates the results.
- Provides technical advice and instructions to production coordinators and hourly employees.
- *Designs or secures tools and equipment consistent with company design and equipment standards.
- Consults deviations from engineering standards and follow up on communications with respect to such deviations.
- Instructs designers who are performing work related to engineer's responsibilities.
- Assist in development of capital and expense budgets for area of responsibility.
- Position has the responsibility and authority for quality commensurate with the accountabilities of the job description.
- Performs other engineering tasks on an as needed basis.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
| EDUCATION: | Associate degree in technical related field or high school diploma with required experience. |
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| EXPERIENCE: | Ten (10) years experience in manufacturing or product engineering. *If assigned to molding process: Minimum of five (5) years experience in molding operation (including related chemistry) or a combination of a minimum of five (5) years of formal technical education and molding (including related chemistry) experience. |
| SKILLS: | Ability to plan, coordinate activity. Ability to work well with plant personnel and vendors. |
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detail description of all of the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.