Tenneco
Quality Engineer
Tenneco, Litchfield, Michigan, United States, 49252
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of$18 billionand approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. With our product portfolio, dedication to quality, global reach, entrepreneurial setting and competitive strength, we're at a great place to build a lasting career.
We are looking for a Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer is responsible for researching, developing, and supporting new process technology as well as improving process technology in existing systems to support manufacturing needs for safety, quality, and productivity improvement. Customer focus is essential to ensure the needs of both internal and external customers are met.
Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Research, design, and develop new assembly processes to support manufacturing needs in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity improvement. Research, redesign, and improve existing processes to support manufacturing needs and changes. Identifies and error proofs customer interface point issues using PFMEA's/Control Plans and implements poke-yoke systems to minimize/eliminate occurrences. Develop standardized process designs in accordance with machine build specifications. Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing team to maintain standards or production. Utilize lean manufacturing principles in the design and development of mature assembly processes as well as new product launches. Initiate and lead problem solving teams related to internal and external customer issues, and assist other departments as needed in problem resolution. Train associates in new or modified manufacturing and quality processes. Develop and maintain good working relations with customers by acting as the liaison and driving problem resolutions for customer concerns. Ensures compliance for TS-16949 and ISO-14001, including appropriate employee training. Proofread and administer approval for quality documents (internal quality/process documents)
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Strong computer skills with ability to do spreadsheets. Familiarity with mainframe systems, SAP highly desirable. Working knowledge of QS-9000. Ability/willingness to travel. Good communication skills, verbal and written. Customer service oriented; responsive to needs of internal and external customers and suppliers. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work all shifts.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to rac
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of$18 billionand approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. With our product portfolio, dedication to quality, global reach, entrepreneurial setting and competitive strength, we're at a great place to build a lasting career.
We are looking for a Quality Engineer. The Quality Engineer is responsible for researching, developing, and supporting new process technology as well as improving process technology in existing systems to support manufacturing needs for safety, quality, and productivity improvement. Customer focus is essential to ensure the needs of both internal and external customers are met.
Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Research, design, and develop new assembly processes to support manufacturing needs in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity improvement. Research, redesign, and improve existing processes to support manufacturing needs and changes. Identifies and error proofs customer interface point issues using PFMEA's/Control Plans and implements poke-yoke systems to minimize/eliminate occurrences. Develop standardized process designs in accordance with machine build specifications. Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing team to maintain standards or production. Utilize lean manufacturing principles in the design and development of mature assembly processes as well as new product launches. Initiate and lead problem solving teams related to internal and external customer issues, and assist other departments as needed in problem resolution. Train associates in new or modified manufacturing and quality processes. Develop and maintain good working relations with customers by acting as the liaison and driving problem resolutions for customer concerns. Ensures compliance for TS-16949 and ISO-14001, including appropriate employee training. Proofread and administer approval for quality documents (internal quality/process documents)
EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Strong computer skills with ability to do spreadsheets. Familiarity with mainframe systems, SAP highly desirable. Working knowledge of QS-9000. Ability/willingness to travel. Good communication skills, verbal and written. Customer service oriented; responsive to needs of internal and external customers and suppliers. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work all shifts.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to rac