Core 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.

This Core Engineer will be required to interface with test technicians, material engineers, and application / development engineers to ensure components and products meet all internal and external requirements, and in accordance with the overall program timeline. This position reports to Aftermarket Engineering, Shocks and Struts, in Monroe, MI. The responsibilities of the person in this position include, but are not limited to

• Act as a technical expert on core and application components
• Design, evaluate, and qualify components to ensure they meet finished product requirements
• Provide technical support to existing and new suppliers
• Manage component changes due to obsolescence or supply shortages - either be resourcing or validating alternate components or sources
• Review and modify internal engineering specifications and designs
• Assist in the maintenance and compliance of the engineering IATF16949 and ISO9001 certification and related procedures
• Support and adhere to Tenneco EH&S policies and procedures

Required Skills

• Mechanical aptitude for test equipment and measurement operations
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time
• Self-starter, self-directed and self-motivated
• Strong documentation skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team oriented
• Adhere to Tenneco policies and procedures to promote safety and work quality

Required Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Materials Technology
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in testing or automotive activities

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.