At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. 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Check out <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenneco.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CRyan.Candela%40tenneco.com%7C882079d7a375486d4ca808dd5b4bb976%7C6eec918bf65444a7ac1aabfdb64e694e%7C0%7C0%7C638767102965296131%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9gs07jiDQYGAr9h%2FSQT3XbI%2F4fXk0xzFFSy5tL5QN%2Bw%3D&reserved=0">our website</a> to discover <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenneco.com%2Fcareers%2Flife-at-tenneco&data=05%7C02%7CRyan.Candela%40tenneco.com%7C882079d7a375486d4ca808dd5b4bb976%7C6eec918bf65444a7ac1aabfdb64e694e%7C0%7C0%7C638767102965307338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=li7PwZBTjY4DKR3PVx2%2FIcdOPFHCt2obGI3GTXY0nzw%3D&reserved=0">the Tenneco Way</a>POSITION SUMMARY: Provide support to all areas of the plant in the development/maintenance of controlled documents for Seward’s Quality system and improvement of the manufacturing process. Participate in formal problem-solving activities, when required. Participate in continuous improvement in product quality, cost, and customer satisfaction to ensure the Quality Department meets assigned goals for the year. Assist the management of and drive compliance to the external and internal audit requirements. Support the Center of Excellence teams with any assigned actions. Must be able to work professionally with all plant disciplines. Individual needs to be self-motivated, aggressive to meet deadlines and able to work well with others. Supervise technicians, PPAP coordinators or other document controllers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Document Control (Internal and External) <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist in development and maintenance of all line manual documentation from draft to controlled status (process flow diagrams, control plans, process FMEAs, team member instructions, gage instructions, set up instructions, error proof instructions, etc.) through change process and production floor management.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of procedures and documents in accordance with IATF standards and CSRs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage document revisions, approvals, and obsolescence.</li> </ul> 2. Ensuring QMS Stability <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain and update Management Responsibility and QMS structure procedures.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Assist with APQP deployment and Change Process to ensure alignment with core documentation.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Update the Plant Process Map. Ensure relevant KPIs are identified for each process.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Navigate Tenneco SharePoint for TGDP, Global Quality Manual, Quality Policy, Internal Auditor Certifications, and CQI-15.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Communicate new and updated corporate policies and procedures.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Document process and procedure interactions with relevant clauses.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Implement Process Identification Cards (PIDs) and Turtle Diagrams.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Monitor and correct action registers for plant KPIs that miss targets.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide input and data for management review, covering all required inputs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Participate in 8D/problem-solving meetings (TIPS) and support corrective action implementation.</li> </ul> 3. Internal Audit Program Management (Systems, Process, Product) <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain the audit schedule, adjusting based on risk assessments and ensuring all clauses are covered within a 3-year cycle.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Review internal audit reports for quality, ensuring complete coverage of all clauses, including CSRs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Update and maintain the audit finding action register.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Act as lead auditor/audit mentor, providing direction and removing roadblocks for auditors.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain the internal auditor listing, ensuring training on new CSRs, Core Tools, and standard releases.</li> </ul> 4. External Audit Activity <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Serve as the liaison with TUV SUD auditor.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Verify the implementation and effectiveness of prior corrective actions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinate and submit required pre-audit documentation.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ensure proper meeting rooms and calendar time are booked according to the audit schedule.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Identify and capture opportunities for improvement during the audit.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Collect, coordinate, and submit audit evidence to the auditor.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manage corrective action tracking, completion, and submission for all findings, including CARA system entry.</li> </ul> 5. Manage LPA/Ease Beacon <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain the audit schedule. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Oversee audit completions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Track mitigations to closure.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Report KPIs using data provided in Ease Beacon and Power BI.</li> </ul> 6. Quality Orientation/Onboarding <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provide quality orientation and onboarding as necessary.</li> </ul> ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Maintain revision histories and master lists 2. Maintain all externally controlled documents 3. Communicate all changes made to documents that affect IATF system *This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor. CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of the Quality Operating System Methodology</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Understanding of the 8D Methodology.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Visio, Customer Databases, SAP, Internet).</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Good written and oral communication skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to work independently.</li> </ul> WORK ENVIRONMENT: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Office environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manufacturing environment – includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, non-controlled temperatures, and PPE required.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Some travel which could include an overnight stay.</li> </ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to travel occasionally.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Manual dexterity for computer work</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to communicate in an effective/professional manner.</li> </ul>Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Quality Engineer (Seward, NE, US) @ Tenneco Automotive

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