Global MET 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.

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 billion and 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.

Current Opportunity

We are looking for a Global MET Engineer with elastomer molding experience to expertly develop, optimize and standardize global equipment and processes

Main activities

• Development and refinement of manufacturing processes by completing detailed engineering analysis of
  • Individual product design for manufacturability
  • Global machine utilization and capacity planning
  • Tool design and optimization
  • Process labor planning & line balance
  • Machine process parameter optimization and standardization
  • Ergonomic analysis
  • Visual management
  • Process failure mode and effect analysis (PFMEA)
• Production equipment & tooling specification, purchase and acceptance
• Validation of manufacturing process to meet labor targets, production output, safety, and quality standards
• Manage new process development projects and coordinate activities with Product Design/Development/Applications Engineering teams & Plant Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Develop machine "Statement of Requirement" (SOR) for new and advanced manufacturing process technologies to be launched
• Develop validation plans for new and existing manufacturing processes supporting specifications, prints & quality requirements.
• Continuous improvement to machine, tool, and process standards
• Support manufacturing with launch, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support and adhere to Tenneco EH&S policies and procedures
• Support TS16949, APQP and other applicable procedures and policies

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in technical field (Mechanical engineering preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience in automotive tier 1 manufacturing is preferred.
• Available to travel 30-50%

Experience required for the job

• Elastomer molding process expertise
• PFMEA development and working knowledge of error proofing methodologies
• Equipment specification, ordering, run-off, installation and qualification
• Knowledge of GD&T to verify manufacturing feasibility
• Capital equipment budget planning and tracking
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of state & federal regulated safety standards (OSHA or equivalent)
• Analytical problem solving
• Statistical process control and statistical problem solving experience
• Project management - plan development and execution

What we offer

• We value diverse talents and their collective power to fuel our success
• Together we bring exceptional new products to life and provide customers extraordinary service.
• Competitive salary + additional benefits

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.