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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Tenneco Inc.
United States, Indiana, Angola
503 Weatherhead Street (Show on map)
Dec 16, 2025
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Facilitates Continuous Improvement projects, cost reductions, and process performance improvements Provides CI training and coaching at all levels of the plant Interfaces with plant engineering on projects addressing staffing, manpower, time and capacity analysis Job Duties: Maintains CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between the CI process implementation and Plant Operations improvements Participates in teams aimed at the resolution of quality issues and concerns Supports production control, material control, material planning departments in improvement projects relating to scheduling, inventory management and raw material flow and tracking Supports prototype and pilot runs to address design and process feasibility concerns Generates, provides and participates in department specific training needs Calculates cost reductions and determines the optimal problem-solving method Teams with the Plant Controller to document savings and profit results of continuous improvement activities Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff Completes time studies to develop production standards for products Assists in monitoring department equipment (OEE) and interface with Maintenance department to identify maintenance, repair and TPM Works with process owner to develop value stream maps for each process and each value stream family within the facility Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function Other duties as assigned Knowledge & Skills: Must have a strong work ethic Must be well organized and a self-starter Must be able to follow detailed instructions Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand Possess strong time management skills Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner Ability to speak and write English fluently Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately 3+ years of experience in Operations/Engineering Experience in identifying areas of improvement Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or Process Improvement Working towards Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Strong understanding of contemporary problem-solving tools and techniques Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with an attention to detail Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database management software Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and drive change management across teams Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization Ability to operate independently within a tight deadline environment Serves as change agent and key mentor/improvement coach for Team Leaders High-energy self-starter with a resilient, can-do attitude Experience in teaching continuous improvement thinking, by both leading and coaching others to lead Kaizen events daily is a plus Experience in coordinating and assisting in Kaizen and problem-solving teams in the definition of continuous improvement or problem-solving project planning concerning scope, time, quality, budget, milestones, allocation of resources, etc. considered a plus Work & Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Physical Demands This position requires manual dexterity to properly and safely manipulate tools and controls. This position requires frequent walking and standing; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Facilitates Continuous Improvement projects, cost reductions, and process performance improvements Provides CI training and coaching at all levels of the plant Interfaces with plant engineering on projects addressing staffing, manpower, time and capacity analysis Job Duties: Maintains CI implementation schedules for assigned projects, progress updates as required, and provides documentation that demonstrates the direct link between the CI process implementation and Plant Operations improvements Participates in teams aimed at the resolution of quality issues and concerns Supports production control, material control, material planning departments in improvement projects relating to scheduling, inventory management and raw material flow and tracking Supports prototype and pilot runs to address design and process feasibility concerns Generates, provides and participates in department specific training needs Calculates cost reductions and determines the optimal problem-solving method Teams with the Plant Controller to document savings and profit results of continuous improvement activities Accountable for tracking all CI Projects and reporting progress to plant staff Completes time studies to develop production standards for products Assists in monitoring department equipment (OEE) and interface with Maintenance department to identify maintenance, repair and TPM Works with process owner to develop value stream maps for each process and each value stream family within the facility Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function Other duties as assigned Knowledge & Skills: Must have a strong work ethic Must be well organized and a self-starter Must be able to follow detailed instructions Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand Possess strong time management skills Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner Ability to speak and write English fluently Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately 3+ years of experience in Operations/Engineering Experience in identifying areas of improvement Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or Process Improvement Working towards Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions Strong understanding of contemporary problem-solving tools and techniques Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with an attention to detail Strong knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database management software Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and drive change management across teams Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization Ability to operate independently within a tight deadline environment Serves as change agent and key mentor/improvement coach for Team Leaders High-energy self-starter with a resilient, can-do attitude Experience in teaching continuous improvement thinking, by both leading and coaching others to lead Kaizen events daily is a plus Experience in coordinating and assisting in Kaizen and problem-solving teams in the definition of continuous improvement or problem-solving project planning concerning scope, time, quality, budget, milestones, allocation of resources, etc. considered a plus Work & Education Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Physical Demands This position requires manual dexterity to properly and safely manipulate tools and controls. This position requires frequent walking and standing; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.