Tenneco Inc.
Manufacturing Engineer (Design-Focused)
Location: Tenneco - Blacksburg, VA
Department: Manufacturing / Engineering
Reports To: Plant Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production. This role combines hands‑on plant support with engineering design capability, ensuring new and existing products can be manufactured to quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Key Responsibilities Manufacturing & Process Engineering
Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, and production layouts
Provide day‑to‑day engineering support by troubleshooting process and equipment issues
Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation
Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process validations
Participate in PFMEA, control plans, and process capability studies
Support line balancing, capacity planning, and production readiness
Design & Tooling Responsibilities
Design or support the design of fixtures, tooling, gauges, and material handling solutions
Review designs for manufacturability, safety, and efficiency using DFM/DFA principles
Utilize CAD software to create or review drawings and layouts
Collaborate with suppliers on tool design, fabrication, and validation
Support capital equipment specification, installation, and commissioning
Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
Lead or participate in lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, waste elimination)
Analyze KPIs such as scrap, downtime, OEE, and throughput to drive improvements
Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain
Support internal and customer audits, trials, and technical reviews
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a plant environment
Design & Technical Skills
Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with tooling, fixtures, and gauges
Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and process validation
Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment with noise and moving machinery
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the plant for extended periods
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel‑toe footwear
Visual acuity sufficient to read drawings, documentation, and computer screens
Why Join Tenneco - Blacksburg This role offers the opportunity to apply engineering design skills in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and contribute directly to plant performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
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Department: Manufacturing / Engineering
Reports To: Plant Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to support safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production. This role combines hands‑on plant support with engineering design capability, ensuring new and existing products can be manufactured to quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
Key Responsibilities Manufacturing & Process Engineering
Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes, work cells, and production layouts
Provide day‑to‑day engineering support by troubleshooting process and equipment issues
Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation
Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process validations
Participate in PFMEA, control plans, and process capability studies
Support line balancing, capacity planning, and production readiness
Design & Tooling Responsibilities
Design or support the design of fixtures, tooling, gauges, and material handling solutions
Review designs for manufacturability, safety, and efficiency using DFM/DFA principles
Utilize CAD software to create or review drawings and layouts
Collaborate with suppliers on tool design, fabrication, and validation
Support capital equipment specification, installation, and commissioning
Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
Lead or participate in lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, waste elimination)
Analyze KPIs such as scrap, downtime, OEE, and throughput to drive improvements
Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain
Support internal and customer audits, trials, and technical reviews
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a plant environment
Design & Technical Skills
Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Experience with tooling, fixtures, and gauges
Knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and process validation
Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment with noise and moving machinery
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the plant for extended periods
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel‑toe footwear
Visual acuity sufficient to read drawings, documentation, and computer screens
Why Join Tenneco - Blacksburg This role offers the opportunity to apply engineering design skills in a hands‑on manufacturing environment and contribute directly to plant performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
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