Quality Assurance Engineer

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.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

We are looking for a Quality Engineer for our Frankfort, Indiana plant.  This position will report to the Quality Manager and will be responsible for developing and maintaining an effective quality control system and driving compliance to quality policies, procedures and requirements.  The safety of our employees is our No 1 priority!

Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You’ll hear from us to schedule a phone screen and then the next step will be a personal interview with our hiring manager.  We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Reviews scrap to pinpoint problems and recommend corrective action to minimize scrap thereby improving plant performance and risk to customers.
• Responds to customer quality concerns and maintains the required customer-vendor relationship.
• Actively uses G- 8D, FM TIPS, or other customer-required problem-solving tools.
• Maintains familiarity with Quality Management System requirements and works to maintain IATF and all customer certifications.
• Serves as a team member when required and represents the Quality function (on teams such as APQP, Quality Systems audits, new business opportunities, etc.)
• Prepares PPAP, PSO, and other quality documentation for product launches.
• Conducts and provides direction on Gage R & R studies.
• Actively engage with operations in Poke-Yoke implementation and verification activity on the production lines.
• Lead the structured problem solving process for resolution of quality concerns including customer complaints, supplier issues and internal non-conformances and anomalies. Lead root cause analysis and data acquisition/analysis to prevent and eliminate defects.
• Visit customer and supplier plants to expedite quality problem resolution.  To include conducting quality system reviews at vendor facilities and analyzing customer processes and material handling as they pertain to the quality performance of our products.
• Develop and maintain effective PFMEAs and quality control plans to lead manufacturing process and quality gate optimization.  Utilize these documents to drive continuous improvement for quality improvement and cost reduction.
• Develop and deploy quality drawings, standard work, quality alerts, and other manufacturing documentation for zero defect manufacturing performance.
• Conduct in-plant audits for compliance of all functions to internal, local, divisional, and corporate policies and procedures as related to quality.  Also conduct product audits to ensure compliance to specifications.
• Develop and deploy professional training courses on critical quality processes, systems and related topics.
• Conduct capability studies and establish SPC requirements for existing/new equipment and processes.
• Conform with Federal-Mogul's Environmental, Safety & Health Management System Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality engineering / quality control.
• Gage R&R and calibration experience highly preferred.
• Automotive manufacturing environment experience highly preferred.