Who we are?

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers worldwide. 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.

Are you ready to join a global automotive organization and boost your career?

We are hiring a Quality Engineer (Performance Solutions Business Unit) based in Queretaro. The Quality Engineer position will responsible of APQP/ PPAP, Internal and External Quality, Customer Support and support to other issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Focus of the role is to ensure customer expectations are met through communication and feedback from the customers on product quality related matters to include site visits.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Quality management systems to conform with IATF:16949 including creating quality documents (ie: Visual Aids, Work Instructions, etc.) Responsible for coordinating customer corrective action requests.
• Responsible for control plans (production).
• Participates in FMEA's / APQP / Flow chart
• Responsible for MRB (material review board) and disposition of material
• Responsible for Development on NPI quality criteria and customer specifics
• Performs CPK / PPK equipment validation analysis
• Participates in process walk through / process improvements / training
• Conducts process validation with manufacturing engineer
• Conducts disciplinary actions for quality rejections.
• Coordinates and performs dock audits
• Responsible for inspection of fixtures and measurements
• Serves as a technical resource to production teams in providing quality related training, problem solving techniques, process and product improvement, scrap reduction, etc.
• Will be required to perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management team members.
• Responsible for assigned projects emerged from strategic planning and their timely completion Capable of providing support as requested by manager.
• Responsible for Customer PPAPs.
• Responsible for SPC.
• Responsible for PPMs and countermeasures

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline required
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Quality Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment. (desired but not mandatory).
• Thorough knowledge of automotive quality systems such as GM Quality System Basics (desired), IATF:16949, VDA (desired), etc.
• Must have Core Tools knowledge and experience (APQP, SPC, MSA, PPAP, FMEA) • Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and use test/measuring equipment,
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of SPC.
• Foreign language skills, English advanced
• At least 2 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing Environment. (desired)

What we offer?

We want to make you feel welcomed, challenged, and inspired. So, we've carefully put together a blend of benefits meant to boost your health and well-being, to ensure your personal and professional growth and your integration in a pleasant day-to-day working environment.

What you can expect next?

Our 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.