Demo

Manufacturing Engineer

Tenneco
Athens, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, 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.

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards — we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we’re constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do.

Want to be a part of Team Tenneco? If so, we’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Athens team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for applying engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
  • Investigate and solve problems related to tooling, equipment, and processes.
  • Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements and workflow, designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement changes which will result in the improvement of manufacturing processes and or product quality.
  • Assist the Process Line Manager in the development of capital and expense budgets.
  • Evaluate new product and make recommendations relative to manufacturing feasibility.
  • Follow up on Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) as applicable
  • Train department personnel in safety, setup, operations and troubleshooting of existing and new equipment.
  • Estimate production rates, setup and tooling cost for inquiry and new part setup.
  • May specialize in a skill set such as PLC programming, welding, automation, vision system, etc.
  • May be given certain authority within job scope by Manager
  • Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Tenneco Integrity Policy.
  • All employees will abide by the plant’s safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. An employee should report, and if necessary stop, any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.
  • Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
  • Responsible for ensuring customer requirements are met.
  • Handle/store hazardous waste in a complaint manner with all federal, state, and local regulations.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree from four-year accredited college or university in a related engineering field; or 5 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CQI-12 Coating – The qualifications shall include a minimum of 5 years experience in surface finishing operation or a combination of a minimum of 5 years of relevant formal education and surface finishing experience.

CQI-15 Welding – To ensure readily available expertise, there shall be a dedicated, qualified and full time welding person on site. This individual shall be one of the following:

  • Degreed Welding Engineer, or equivalent science degree.
  • Certified Welding Inspector from approved internationally recognized organization.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience in welding operations or a combination of a minimum of 5 years of formal metallurgical education and welding experience.

CQI-30 Mix and Molding – Assessor shall possess rubber mixing and molding process knowledge. Evidence shall include a minimum of 5 years of applied industry experience or a combination of formal engineering education and molding experience totaling a minimum of 5 years.

EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Years of experience will vary with classification and salary grade. Experience and education must be related to manufacturing, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or similarly related field. Experience working in a high speed manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

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.

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Manufacturing Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Manufacturing Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$87,269 - $103,648
Income Estimation: 
$107,004 - $128,710
Income Estimation: 
$102,830 - $126,611
Income Estimation: 
$105,325 - $132,008
Income Estimation: 
$168,677 - $237,258
Income Estimation: 
$212,951 - $279,449
Income Estimation: 
$193,803 - $280,327
Income Estimation: 
$232,065 - $358,206
Income Estimation: 
$351,772 - $489,656
Income Estimation: 
$249,408 - $397,210
Income Estimation: 
$112,748 - $141,702
Income Estimation: 
$167,747 - $216,827
Income Estimation: 
$168,677 - $237,258
Income Estimation: 
$193,803 - $280,327
Income Estimation: 
$260,995 - $378,251
Income Estimation: 
$232,065 - $358,206

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Manufacturing Engineer.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • 5S Methodology Skill

    • Income Estimation: $118,984 - $155,144
    • Income Estimation: $132,092 - $161,552
  • As-Is Analysis Skill

    • Income Estimation: $118,984 - $155,144
    • Income Estimation: $132,092 - $161,552
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Tenneco

Tenneco
Hired Organization Address Northville, NV Full Time
Company: Tenneco Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for ...
Tenneco
Hired Organization Address Athens, AL Full Time
We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer (Injection Mold) to join our team in Athens, where you will apply en...
Tenneco
Hired Organization Address Athens, AL Full Time
Welcome to Tenneco, a leading manufacturer of automotive systems. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer (...
Tenneco
Hired Organization Address Athens, AL Full Time
Tenneco is a leader in the automotive systems market, and we are seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer (Injection Mo...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Manufacturing Engineer jobs in the Athens, AL area that may be a better fit.

Project Engineer

National Center for Defense Manufacturing, Huntsville, AL

Senior Project Engineer

National Center for Defense Manufacturing, Huntsville, AL

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!