Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers serving the light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial and aftermarket industries. Our colleagues throughout 25 countries around the world work as one team, driving advancements that help our customers get the most from every vehicle, every ride, every race, and every journey. With our product portfolio, dedication to quality, global reach, entrepreneurial setting and competitive strength, we're at a great place to build a lasting career.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager – Commercial Vehicles. Engineering management role for the Clevite Elastomers Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, with direct responsibility to both develop new and support existing technology. Manage business unit functions as required; develop new ideas / concepts for elastomer products.
The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition 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 processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct and develop innovative technical concepts for elastomers that provide NVH and performance solutions at a competitive advantage. Make design proposals for customer applications.
- Identify new business opportunities and lead the activities to secure new business. Monitor passenger car and commercial truck markets, both personally and through assigned engineers to seek out and recommend new product/application opportunities.
- Provide a lead role in guidance / direction and engineering support to 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.
- Develop and direct a competent staff of engineers to achieve project goals as appropriate.
- Champion VA/VE initiatives through product, process, and purchasing initiatives. Leverage intellectual property as a global strategic management tool.
- Maintain current awareness of technical specialties and technical advancements in the industry.
- Follow all company policies and procedures such as the quality management system, BOS and environmental health and safety.
Required Skills
Required Experience
EDUCATION: BS, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in engineering functions developing and releasing product, preferably in areas of elastomer technology.
- Strong communication skills required (written, oral and presentation).
- Good computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Project.
- Experience with Elastomer product design / Development.