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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Application Engineering is an engineering customer service position. The application engineer works together with the account manager to provide the necessary service to OEM Automotive and Heavy-Duty customers. The business situation and individual skills may dictate the method of meeting these responsibilities, but the end result will always be superior customer service and the advancement of the business.
The Application Engineer is the project manager responsible for the concept, design, development, and production support of Powertrain System Components and Power Cylinder Systems. This work includes Customer Program Development (APQP); Part Design; Verification & Validation Testing; Failure Analysis; Value Analysis/Value Engineering; Customer Interfacing and Simultaneous Engineering with the manufacturing plants.
The Application Engineer is responsible for actively participating in the appropriate business unit meetings. As a member of these teams, he/she is challenged to manage the current business situation as well as setting the future direction of the business.
REQUIREMENTS:
General knowledge of engine performance & test methods as it relates to powertrain systems.
General knowledge of statistics, CAE, and other analysis methods.
Have the ability to evaluate business issues and prioritize activities.
Prepare tests requests, evaluate test results, and publish final test reports.
Process Sample Orders and Request For Quotes
Assist in root cause analysis of EOT (End of Test) or field returned parts.
Participate in the business group meetings.
Responsible for developing new products as the designated project manager for the Customer Program Development (APQP) process, if required also with other global plants and tech centers.
Responsible that the product design is in accordance to the agreed customer requirements
Requires supervision by higher level Application Engineers / Managers.
Work with manufacturing plants to assure manufacturability of designs.
Develop working knowledge of Powertrain Components and Power Cylinder Systems.
Assist in implementing new designs.
Provide limited support of advanced engineering projects.
Travel as required to support the customer and to support/develop new opportunities.
Good interpersonal skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred and 0-2 years of related experience.
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.
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