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• Provide technical direction and support for all plant engineering activities including process design, equipment modifications, tooling, and automation opportunities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with EHS regulations, internal quality systems, and customer requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and preventive maintenance effectiveness.
• Support Quality in improving process capability, defect reduction, and compliance to customer specifications.
• Lead capital projects including justification, budgeting, installation, validation, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, technical documentation, and process specifications.
• Collaborate with Corporate Engineering and CI resources to implement best practices and standard methodologies.

• Serve as the Tenneco Manufacturing Systems (TMS) Plant Lead, driving deployment and sustainability of CI standards.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Six Sigma methodologies across all plant functions.
• Lead structured problem solving and root cause analysis using A3, 5-Why, Fishbone, SPC, and other CI tools.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute waste elimination and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report CI metrics including productivity, scrap, safety, and delivery performance.
• Facilitate CI events and workshops aligned with annual plant objectives.
• Coach and mentor supervisors, engineers, and operators on CI tools, behaviors, and expectations.

• Serve as the plant lead for APQP activities for new and transferred programs.
• Lead development and execution of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and Work Instructions.
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, particularly Ford manufacturing and quality standards.
• Support PPAP preparation, run-at-rate activities, and launch readiness.
• Drive launch discipline to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are achieved.

• Lead and develop a small team of engineering and CI support personnel.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop and execute the annual strategic plan and CI roadmap.
• Support production planning and manufacturing readiness for new programs and process changes.
• Drive standardization and documentation of processes, work instructions, and training materials.
• Promote accountability, ownership, and engagement across all departments.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing or engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a CI or leadership-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP and Core Tools, with advanced proficiency in PFMEA development and facilitation.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and equipment optimization.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and customer-specific requirements.
• Ability to translate engineering theory into practical, shop-floor solutions.

• Demonstrates a passion for Lean principles and CI culture building.
• Uses data and KPIs to drive decisions and sustain improvements.
• Actively seeks out inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

• Applies structured problem-solving methodologies effectively.
• Analyzes complex data sets to identify trends and root causes.
• Balances urgency with disciplined, long-term solutions.

• Leads by example with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Coach others and builds CI capability across the organization.
• Influences without authority and drives cross-functional alignment.

• Manages multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Delivers results on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Maintains strong organization and follow-through.

• Communicates clearly at all levels of the organization.
• Builds strong partnerships across Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and corporate teams.
• Facilitates productive meetings, CI events, and technical discussions.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment.
• Takes ownership for results and drives accountability.
• Demonstrates resilience and solution-focused thinking.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with CAD software and ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred).
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and standardization capability.

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed to support production, launches, and CI events.
• Regular exposure to industrial noise, temperature variations, and machine operations.

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