• Liaison with customer technical personal and Tenneco commercial personnel.
• Identify and document technical requirements of customer’s applications.
• Direct design process from inception through PPAP.
• Responsible for product design and insure design is robust and in compliance with all regulations affecting performance, safety, and the environment.
• Insure design analysis and validation processes are followed (analytical tools, DVP&R, etc.)
• Direct construction and testing of prototypes and support customer prototype requirements.
• Insure that product development and launch timing objectives are set and met.
• Follow all company policies and procedures such as the quality management system, APQP, etc.
• Ensures all works are carried out in good conditions respecting EHS procedures, company standards and applicable norms & legislation.
Required Skills
• Customer interface skills required (written, oral, and presentation)
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of IATF16949 system, and well trained in GD&T skill is preferred.
• Be known with APQP/DFMEA/PPAP tools, and DFSS is preferred.
• Can use the software of CAD or UG or Catia is preferred.
• Fluent in spoken and written English or German.
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.
The NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) business has a long history of engineering and manufacturing NVH products, as early as 1933. NVH globally has 5 high volume production facilities: 3 in NA, 1 in Brazil and 1 in China, we have also 3 technical centers provides local engineering support for our key customers. The main products of NVH include isolators (some are patent designed as shown on the slide), bushings include hydraulic bushing, dual compound bushing and pure NVHic bushing serving different applications, NVH is also inventing new ways of designing & manufacturing top mount with module design concept, in order to save cost & weight. NVH Suzhou was set up in 2006 and moved to current plant in 2012, Suzhou plant is capable of full manufacturing process include rubber mixing, chemical bonding, vulcanization & assembly, and currently employing 500+ employees.
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
• BS in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum three years’ product design and development experience with automotive industry background;
• Be familiar with design and development process of rubber products, with the background of top mount and rubber damper is preferred.