• Support the implementation of supplier development strategies to significantly improve Driv global supply base, including SBU support in case of critical supplier quality and delivery issues in order to ensure the continuity of good quality product supply to our Driv customers.
• On-site supplier development, helping with identification and development of suppliers, implementing quality and productivity improvement initiatives at existing suppliers using tools such as VA/VE, Six Sigma, Lean management practices, Best Practice technology, Risk assessment, Manufacturability review, APQP etc.
• Support Driv manufacturing plants and businesses on major critical quality and supplier issues.
• On site supplier problem solving (8D) support, containment set-up or production monitoring on a need-to-support basis. Ensure timely implementation of permanent corrective actions and resolution.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of potential and benchmarked suppliers to support Commodity team supplier qualification and registration. Support Commodity teams to identify new suppliers in alignment with new product/customers performance requirements.
• Assess supplier’s manufacturing capabilities, available capacity, manufacturing processes, technology and quality procedures. Provide supplier technical assistance to commodity teams as and when required.
• Actively participate in sourcing decision making reviews with commodity teams; Stay abreast with new and emerging technologies and apply knowledge of international business climate to help source suppliers in global markets
• Support global purchasing needs during supplier transitions, supplier rationalization and localization programs. Support interface between suppliers and the SCM commodity teams to help new supplier launches.
• Drive supplier quality and productivity improvements. Conduct supplier quality audits as required. Review supplier’s manufacturing processes and costs and prepare recommendations to effect cost reductions. Follow up with implementation of valid cost reduction ideas.
• Support establishing policies/procedures and initiatives to help improve the global supply base requirements and Driv supplier manual.
• Support cross-functional launch team design / Risk evaluation manufacturability supplier review meetings to assure form, fit and function of product / assembly design intent.
• Follow up/monitor the APQP timeline and deliverable from Kick off through successful launch up to safe launch closure

Required Skills

• Masters' degree, 6 Sigma certification, Lean Mfg will be a plus
• 3-5 years of experience with minimum 3 years’ experience in quality, preferably in automotive manufacturing
• Related Business or Technical discipline experience (e.g., steel, stamping, forging, machining, casting, cold heading, rubber, plastic, heat treating, motors, pumps, sensors, PCB, filters, pressure sensors, Heater blankets, controllers, pump & motor assemblies, and electromechanical products);
• Experience with assessment and audits TS, ISO, VDA audit certification desired. APQP, PFMEA, Quality statistic, Control Plan & Error proofing process training and practical experience required.
• Able to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with methodologies like 6sigma & Lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of electromechanical manufacturing product and processes will be a plus.
• Understand the GD&T rules.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to support supplier development activities, continuous improvement initiatives and quality management tools.
• Demonstrated self-starter and able to work independently, as needed to execute strategies to meet goals.
• Strong team player with further demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
• Prepared to travel up to 80 % of your time
• Fluent in English

WHAT WE OFFER

Our commitment – to living these values (Integrity Always, Make Tomorrow Better, Will to Win, One Team) that matters the most. We establish a heath, challenged and inspired working environment and competitive compensation and benefits structure to ensure your personal and professional growth.  

WHO WE ARE

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with 2019 revenues of $17.5 billion and approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Tenneco’s commitment to operating in a socially responsible and sustainable manner is absolute, no matter the challenge.  One of our values is Make Tomorrow Better, and one way that we do that is through our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities to build a more sustainable future.  This focus includes a formal policy that outlines Tenneco’s commitment to enabling a healthier and more productive world. Our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, deliver technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT NEXT

We’d like to provide a professional journey to you. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition team to schedule a phone screen, and then will arrange interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.

Required Experience

• Masters' degree, 6 Sigma certification, Lean Mfg will be a plus
• 3-5 years of experience with minimum 3 years’ experience in quality, preferably in automotive manufacturing
• Related Business or Technical discipline experience (e.g., steel, stamping, forging, machining, casting, cold heading, rubber, plastic, heat treating, motors, pumps, sensors, PCB, filters, pressure sensors, Heater blankets, controllers, pump & motor assemblies, and electromechanical products);
• Experience with assessment and audits TS, ISO, VDA audit certification desired. APQP, PFMEA, Quality statistic, Control Plan & Error proofing process training and practical experience required.
• Able to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with methodologies like 6sigma & Lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of electromechanical manufacturing product and processes will be a plus.
• Understand the GD&T rules.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to support supplier development activities, continuous improvement initiatives and quality management tools.
• Demonstrated self-starter and able to work independently, as needed to execute strategies to meet goals.
• Strong team player with further demonstrated ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
• Prepared to travel up to 80 % of your time
• Fluent in English

WHAT WE OFFER

Our commitment – to living these values (Integrity Always, Make Tomorrow Better, Will to Win, One Team) that matters the most. We establish a heath, challenged and inspired working environment and competitive compensation and benefits structure to ensure your personal and professional growth.  

WHO WE ARE

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with 2019 revenues of $17.5 billion and approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Tenneco’s commitment to operating in a socially responsible and sustainable manner is absolute, no matter the challenge.  One of our values is Make Tomorrow Better, and one way that we do that is through our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities to build a more sustainable future.  This focus includes a formal policy that outlines Tenneco’s commitment to enabling a healthier and more productive world. Our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, deliver technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT NEXT

We’d like to provide a professional journey to you. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition team to schedule a phone screen, and then will arrange interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.