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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Design, procure and service special tools, machines and fixtures required to support the capital, new part and cost reduction programs of the plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide accurate information on methods, tooling and equipment required to manufacture products being quoted by the plant.
• Design and specify tools and capital machinery; obtain approval for funds disbursement; control construction quality and timing; and assist in installation and start-up at the plant.
• Assist in maintaining plant productivity, quality and profitability by resolving process deficiencies and/or by suggesting process improvement.
• Assist Division Staff and customers by insurance compatibility of manufacturing process with product design.
• Troubleshoot the operation of tools, fixtures and machines as requested to correct or improve their operation
• Implement cost reduction proposals and follow-up to insure success in achieving project goals
• Ensure compliance with EM-SEC.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Works across boundaries to improve the business; empowers people to grow and achieve; promotes collaboration across organizational lines; promotes teamwork.
• Anticipates customer needs; takes action to meet customer needs; continually reaches for ways to increase customer satisfaction.
• Works effectively under stressful conditions; adjusts to multiple and conflicting demands; shows resilience under ambiguous and changing circumstances; modifies behavior and plans as necessary to attain goals.
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively even when relating complex information; promotes a free flow of information through the organization; listens actively; tailors message to audience.
• Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; uses accurate logic in analyses.
• Possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate; brings cross-disciplinary knowledge to bear on issues and problems.
• Engineering ability toward efficient process flow, ergonomics, and equipment stability, and capability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Bachelors degree in engineering (or similar technical field of study) or equivalent industrial experience in mechanical, industrial, or robotics automation.

• Experience in automotive manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes preferred.

• Experience with CAD design, computer programs, robotics, PLC controls is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment - includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, computers, telephones, desks, temperature controlled.
• Manufacturing environment - includes, but not limited to, artificial lighting, machine/equipment noise, some welding exhaust, metal working fluid mist, non-controlled temperatures, and PPE required.
• Some travel which could include overnight stays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit for short and long periods of time to complete required reports.
• Ability to move about the plant in both the office and manufacturing areas.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Manual dexterity for computer work.

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.