Program Engineer

About the role

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. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and lead the activities to secure new business.
• Monitor passenger car and commercial truck markets to seek out and recommend new product/application opportunities.
• Lead all program launch and design requirements while working with the Product Engineering team.
• Guide DFMEA and DVP&R activities using GCC resources to complete the task.
• Provide concepts and inputs for product design and work closely during quote and customer technical review meetings.
• Support Business Units, Manufacturing, and customer groups as required.
• Support the TENPlus process and provide program management utilizing DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, and control plan development.
• Support VA/VE initiatives through product, process, and purchasing initiatives.
• Maintain current awareness of technical specialties and technical advancements in the industry.
• Support and direct prototype activity as required.
• Follow all company policies and procedures such as the quality management system, BOS and EH&S.
• Travel to customers and manufacturing facilities required up to 35%.

Qualifications

• BS, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering functions developing and releasing product, preferably in areas of elastomer technology.
• Strong communication skills required (written, oral and presentation).
• Experience with Elastomer product design and development.