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Engineering Manager

Tenneco
Seward, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026
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

About The Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the design and implementation of cost-efficient manufacturing processes that consistently deliver high-quality products meeting customer requirements. In this role, you’ll drive ongoing process improvement and provide hands-on support for troubleshooting, partnering with plant leadership to enable excellence on the plant floor. Your leadership ensures the team is equipped to optimize manufacturing KPI’s and drive business results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Developing Robust Processes, process flow and layout - including incorporating lean methods and ergonomics. Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives- Leading and implementing initiatives focused on enhancing existing manufacturing processes. This includes reducing cycle times, improving yields, lowering scrap rates, and increasing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Troubleshooting Manufacturing processes and resolving Technical Issue & Root Cause Analysis & Corrective / Preventive Actions.
  • Lead Capital Projects, Strategic Equipment Acquisition, Project Management & Installation and Commissioning.
  • New Product Launches, Launch Readiness, Pilot Runs & Validation.
  • Designing manufacturing processes that meet IATF standard.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience leading manufacturing operations and driving a culture of excellence.
  • Deep knowledge of manufacturing process design & lean manufacturing methodologies.
  • Extensive knowledge of leading capital projects, quoting, and new product launch.
  • Strategic vision and communication skills related to manufacturing objectives.
  • Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within manufacturing operations.

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.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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