Advanced Manufacturing Manager

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.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

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.

This role supports the immediate and long-term needs of our manufacturing plants by ensuring reliable, capable, and modern manufacturing technology. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering across all business groups, the position will develop strategies to address current and emerging technology needs in advanced manufacturing and digitalization. The primary scope is the EMEA region, with global collaboration across Tenneco’s manufacturing engineering network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Operations in discover and implementing new or improve existing manufacturing technologies,
• provide support and guidance to manufacturing locations in identifying new and validating existing solutions
• Manage multiple Advanced Manufacturing related engineering projects with strong business case focus for different site across the Americas region
• Promote knowledge sharing across plants and involved business groups, especially other manufacturing engineering groups to achieve high manufacturing technology carry over and maintain a knowledge standard across the plants
• Promote standardization and harmonization of technologies where technically appropriate
• Develop strategies for addressing future manufacturing technology needs.
• Work with Operations, Quality and Product Engineering to understand current problems, goals, and customer requirements to assure proper transformation actions
• Identify simplification and automation potential with the plants and proof project business cases for project kick-offs.
• Conceive solutions in a timely manner using appropriate structures, constructing “proof-of-concept” demonstrations to show how these could be implemented.
• Seek out innovative ways in which advanced manufacturing technologies may be used to reduce scrap, improve quality and cut costs in operations.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform administrative duties as required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry.

Skills & Competencies

Analytical & Financial Acumen

• Expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills to drive fact-based decision making.
• Strong financial literacy, including business case–driven engineering and operational KPI management.

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

• Self-confidence and clarity of expression to lead executive-level discussions and challenge current practices.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect long-term vision to practical execution.
• Hands-on experience leading multi-regional or global initiatives.

Project & Change Management

• Strong project management skills, including stakeholder alignment, timeline control, and structured execution.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously across diverse teams and functions.
• Flexible, proactive, and self-motivated; able to inspire and sustain momentum in teams.

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation), credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
• Strong intercultural communication skills; effective in global, cross-functional environments.
• Promotes knowledge sharing and “carry-over” best practices across teams and regions.

Technical & Manufacturing Expertise

• Deep understanding of advanced manufacturing technologies and digital operations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods and technology-driven transformation.

Tenneco is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of Tenneco’s advanced manufacturing and digital operations globally, while driving transformation across the Americas region