Plant EngineeringCI Manager
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Plant Engineer / Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager
Location: Blacksburg VA
Reports To: Plant Manager
Position Summary
The Plant Engineer / Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager leads engineering and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety quality cost and delivery performance. This role combines hands-on engineering ownership with CI leadership to drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CI strategy using Lean Six Sigma Kaizen 5S and SMED methodologies
- Manage capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and equipment issues
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Conduct RCA 8D FMEA and implement corrective actions
- Develop standard work visual controls and performance metrics
- Lead cross-functional teams and train CI methodologies
- Manage engineering documentation and change control
- Ensure EHS and company compliance
- Prepare CAPEX budgets and project timelines
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)
- 5 years in manufacturing/CI roles; leadership experience preferred
- Lean/Six Sigma experience (Green/Black Belt preferred)
- Knowledge of PLCs hydraulics manufacturing processes
- Experience managing capital projects and vendors
- Proficiency in Excel Minitab CAD CMMS
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Core Competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Cross-functional leadership
- Results-driven
- Safety and quality focused
Working Conditions
- On-site role with regular plant floor presence
- Occasional travel
- Exposure to manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in emissions ride control or aftermarket manufacturing
- Familiarity with ISO/TS or IATF 16949
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of products for original equipment and aftermarket customers.
