Engineering Manager

JOB TITLE: Engineering Services Manager

LOCATION NAME: El Paso, TX

COUNTRY: USA

BUSINESS UNIT: Systems Protection Group

REPORTS TO: Plant Manager

MATRIX TO: n/a

DIRECT REPORTS: Manufacturing Engineers, Engineering Clerk, Process Engineer

FUNCTION: Operations

REVISION LEVEL: Rev 12

REVISION DATE: 4/1/2026

SUMMARY: The Engineering Services Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating engineering services that support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role owns plant-level engineering support functions including maintenance engineering, utilities, infrastructure, equipment reliability, and capital project execution.

Acting as the primary interface between Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and Corporate Engineering, the Engineering Services Manager ensures engineering standards are met while driving continuous improvement in equipment performance, cost, compliance, and capacity utilization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage engineering services activities supporting production, maintenance, and plant infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting equipment, process, and facility-related issues.
• Ensure engineering solutions align with plant goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and performance.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime and unplanned failures.
• Lead or support root cause analysis for equipment and system failures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to reliability, energy usage, and asset lifecycle management.
• Lead plant capital projects from concept through design, installation, and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and ROI justifications.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and engineering service providers.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations and company policies.
• Support compliance with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001).
• Ensure engineering changes follow formal change management and validation processes.
• Promote a strong safety culture within all engineering and project activities.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Finance to support plant objectives.
• Translate strategic and operational requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Provide data-driven input to support operational decision-making and long-term planning.
• Lead, develop, and coach engineering services team members.
• Set clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Allocate engineering resources effectively to meet plant priorities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION:

• B.S. degree in Engineering or relative discipline required.

EXPERIENCE:

COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 5-8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering environments.

• Proven experience managing engineering teams and capital projects.

• Strong background in equipment, facilities, utilities, and plant infrastructure support.

• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments preferred.

• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills

• Project management and budgeting expertise

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles

• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work effectively across functions and at all organizational levels

• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills

• Adhere to the policy and practice of refusing to tolerate or allow behavior defined by Tenneco as unsafe.

• Comply with Environmental Health & Safety Rules and Regulations. Understand and adhere to the EHS Cardinal Rules. Must be able to understand what hazards are associated with their position and how to minimize them.

• All accidents/injuries/near misses no matter how slight must be reported to any member of management, and/or Environmental Health & Safety Manager who will follow escalation process.

• Align with Tenneco Values:

• Radical Candor

• Organizational Velocity

• Simplification

• Tenacious Execution

• Win

• Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Code of Conduct.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Tenneco's policies, procedures, and practices.

• Adheres and is compliant with the policies and procedures for IATF16949/AS9100 and other quality standards.