Manufacturing Engineer
Tenneco · Seward, NE
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Tenneco (automotive) in Seward, NE. 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.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, 5S, SPC
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live manufacturing postings in Nebraska.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 67%
- ✓ Automation 56%
- Root cause 44%
- ✓ Six Sigma 44%
- ✓ New product launch 44%
- ✓ Tooling 44%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Tenneco
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Tenneco in Seward
4 other open roles at this site.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
- Electronic Control Technician (2nd Shift) · Controls · Technician
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
- Quality Engineer · Quality
Full description from TennecoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and automation improvements
- ◆Ensure compliance with EHS, quality systems, and customer
requirements
- ✓Lead capital projects from justification through installation and validation
- ✓Drive equipment reliability and process capability improvements with Maintenance and Quality
- ✓Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S, and structured problem-solving tools
- ✓Track and report performance metrics (productivity, scrap, safety, delivery)
- ✓Support new product launches including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP readiness
- ✓Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, and work instructions
- ✓Partner with leadership to execute plant CI strategy and support operational readiness
- ✓Coach and influence teams on CI tools, accountability, and standard work
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Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred
Experience
- ✓5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience preferred
- ✓Experience with APQP and/or core tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC) preferred
- ✓Automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing experience preferred
Requirements/certifications
- ✓Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- ✓Working knowledge of CAD and data analysis tools
- ✓Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
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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
JOB SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer leads engineering support and continuous improvement initiatives to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure robust processes, reliable equipment, and successful product launches while promoting a Lean, data-driven culture.
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Physical demands
- •Ability to work in a manufacturing environment including standing, walking, and accessing equipment for extended periods
- •Frequent movement between office and production floor
- •Ability to work around industrial equipment safely
- •Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying physical positions (bend, reach, climb) frequently
Work environment
- •Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to variations of noise, dust, temperature, and industrial equipment
- •Required use of PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection)
- •Combination of office-based engineering work and hands-on shop floor support
- •May require on-call support for troubleshooting and/or off-shift and/or weekends to support coverage gaps, production, launch activities, CI initiatives and/or project implementation
Other Duties: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and position may include additional duties, responsibilities, and/or activities.