Senior Quality Engineer

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customer. Through our four business groups, DRiV, 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.

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards — we set them. And while others may aim to be best-in-class, we’re constantly hustling to be even better. How do we do it? Through the Tenneco Way. Driven by our Core Values and our winning mindset, we're relentless in our pursuit to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. Our 61,000 employees are the changemakers of this ambition, bringing drive, passion, and dedication to everything we do

Want to be a part of Team Tenneco?

We’re looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Clean Air Aguascalientes (Parque FINSA) team!

Qualifications

• Education: Industrial engineering and/or related.
• Experience: 3-5 years in a similar position in the automotive industry.
• Advanced English.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading.
• Problem solving skills, demonstrating basic knowledge and practice as a problem-solving leader (3L5W, Ishikawa, 8Ds, A3)
• Knowledge of using Microsoft Office tools

Preferred

• Experience in process and system audits.
• Knowledge of welding and metalworking processes.
• VDA 6.3 auditor certification
• ASQ CQE
• Internal auditor in automotive quality management systems (IATF 16949)
• AIAG Core Tools
• CSR knowledge (if applicable).

Functions:

• Ensure compliance with specific customer requirements for products, processes, and the Quality system.
• Verify compliance with customer quality standards and norms for all products.
• Review and monitor customer satisfaction indicators to establish corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Ensure timely issuance of information for PPAPs with customers.
• In the event of a failure, generate, issue, and track MRRs until they are closed in the system.
• Review and track supplier and customer PPAPs until approved, validating the corresponding tests and adjustment runs.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in developing the 8D and/or A3 methodology for internal or external quality issues.
• Develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and assessing the quality and reliability of data.
• Help identify the root causes of the problem, establish corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness.
• Interacts with customers and supplier representatives on quality issues.
• Directs employees involved in measuring and testing products and tabulating data related to quality and reliability of materials, products, or processes.
• Compiles and writes training materials and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
• Directly participates in the release of gauges and leak tests during releases.
• Leads the development and implementation of the Control Plan in its various phases.
• Defines control methods and sampling plans and modifies them as required.
• Performs product and process audits
• Ensures measurement and testing according to instructions
• Leads the effective implementation of Read Across
• Maintains metrics for the COPQ and promotes improvement actions
• Manages and coordinates 8Ds for official and unofficial complaints from internal and external customers, ensuring timely compliance according to established procedures
• Certifies operators in Quality
• Conducts process capability studies to jointly establish corrective actions with the operations department as needed.
• Raise awareness among staff about the impact on the end customer of non-compliance with critical characteristics and/or non-conforming products.
• Trains staff on the quality characteristics of new products, the process, and the documentation required for their work.
• Validates the skills of quality personnel by evaluating their performance through the training process (training sheet and exams).
• Adheres to Tenneco policies, procedures, and guidelines.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a globally recognized organization.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and be part of a team that’s driving innovation and excellence in procurement across the globe!