Quality Engineer

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.

Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring that the company's practices comply with IATF16949 regulatory and quality requirements and providing consultation to management to foster continual improvement toward excellence. This position will focus primarily on quality assurance. This position will manage and administer quality polices, respond to customer complaints and pro-actively pursue improvements to comply with customer quality requirements, use problem solving methodology to identify and correct root causes, and actively communicate and engage the team in quality initiatives. Responsible for the providing technical support to all areas of the Plant in assessment, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems that meet or exceed TS16949 standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing, documenting and implementing IATF 16949 quality systems such as PFMEAs, Control Plans, etc. 
• Manage scrap reduction and process capability improvement studies with necessary project management tools (i.e., Gantt Charts, project charters, scope and timeline) 
• Communicate and coordinate response to internal and external quality issues with suppliers, customers, management, and production personnel and provide appropriate follow-up

Job Duties:

• Conduct IATF 16949 internal audits and develop appropriate action items
• Lead and facilitate corrective action (8D) problem solving teams using root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
• Train personnel on new quality plans and work instructions as well as statistical and problem-solving techniques
• Maintain knowledge of inspection tools and gauges, including aiding with gauge calibration and Gauge R&R/capability studies
• Maintain personal computer and data collection equipment within area of responsibility
• Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. Responsible for the pre-production approval process (PPAP)
• Devises sampling procedures and designs
• Develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, quality and reliability data
• Establishes program to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment, testing measurement and analytical equipment and facilities
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility
• Reviews quality trends. Assists in identifying root causes of problem, institutes corrective actions and verifies effectiveness
• Interacts with customers and supplier representatives on quality issues
• Directs workers engaged in measuring and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, product or process quality and reliability
• Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must be well organized and a self-starter
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions
• Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions
• Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand
• Possess strong time management skills
• Ability to set up and operate a variety of machine tools
• Ability to use hand or power tools
• Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
• Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner
• Ability to speak and write English fluently
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately

Work & Education Requirements:

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or similar degree or equivalent knowledge / experience in quality assurance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Certified IATF16949/ISO 9001 auditor preferred
• Industrial or automotive experience (tier 1 or OEM experience)
• Understanding of quality processes such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP
• Process improvement in reducing scrap and defects
• Working with internal and external customers
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Union shop experience preferred
• Experience using DataLyzer, Plato, GageTrac, MiniTab or similar preferred
• Working experience with AIAG advanced quality planning (APQP), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), Statistical Process Control (SPC), PPAP, TS16949, PSO, internal auditing and structured problem solving
• Manufacturing background required

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.