Job Description – Quality Engineer ABOUT TENNECO 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. 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. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. 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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>.ABOUT THE ROLE The Quality Engineer supports manufacturing quality at the site, aligning plant strategic goals to Quality requirements. This role executes on improvement objectives consistent with Tenneco’s enterprise-wide standards. You will leverage your technical and operational knowledge in manufacturing quality control systems to ensure Tenneco products meet required customer standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintains necessary records and initiates required actions to minimize the long range, overall quality costs of the organization in the interest of maximizing profit.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinates in-process and final inspection, dimensions, appearance and proper packaging of parts to assure quality parts at a minimum cost.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Completes at the required intervals all audits including layered process audits. </li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Reviews scrap and repair work to pinpoint problems and recommend corrective action to minimize scrap thereby improving plant profit.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Responds to customer quality concerns and maintains the required customer-vendor relationship.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinates visits of customer representatives to our plant. Must be prepared to show conformance to their requirements regarding dimensions, appearance, packaging and labeling.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Coordinates the training and use of computerized data collection system.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Conducts and evaluates capability studies on both present and new equipment and processes. Provides documentation for production samples.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Provides necessary surveillance over sample parts to ensure customer satisfaction at a minimum cost.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Suggests areas requiring process improvement.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Actively uses G-8D, FM TIPS, or other customer-required problem-solving tools.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintains familiarity with Quality Management System requirements and works to maintain IATF and all customer certifications.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">This position is authorized to make quality calls on non-conforming product up to and including stopping production to protect the customer. </li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Serves as a team member when required and represents the Quality function (on teams such as APQP, Quality Systems audits, new business opportunities, etc.)</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Serves as Quality representative on product launch teams.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Prepares PPAP, PSO, and other quality documentation for product launches.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Acts as a liaison to customer.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintains records of customer quality concerns and PPM level for both OE and Aftermarket accounts.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Conducts and provides direction on Gage R & R studies.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Actively engage with operations in Poke-Yoke implementation and verification activity on the production lines.</li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintains customer portals as necessary. </li> <li style="margin:5.0pt 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Performs other duties as required.</li> </ul> JOB REQUIREMENTS <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. </li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Min 3-5 years of experience in Quality Engineering function within a manufacturing environment. Experience in a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment preferred.</li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Knowledge of Quality Systems (FMEAs, PPaPs, IATF, Ford Q1, DCX, GM, APQP, MSA, etc.)</li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Gage R&R and Calibration experience a plus.</li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Communication skills both verbal and written</li> <li style="line-height:107%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Problem Solving accumen</li> </ul> We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.

Quality Engineer (Greenville, MI, US) @ Tenneco Automotive

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