Product Specialist

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

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The Product Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and release of components that have been identified by product line managers.  The product engineer’s responsibilities will include engineering, application engineering tasks, as well as involvement with manufacturing engineering, quality and customer support.

TECHNICAL JOB SUMMARY:

• Internal part design
• Reverse engineering of products
• Designs developed through suppliers
• 1st article approvals
• Validation testing
• Quality/inspection requirements
• Failure analysis
• Provide Purchasing and Marketing support
• External Customer/Supplier interfacing
• Simultaneous engineering support for local and offsite manufacturing plant(s)

Manage new part programs at the individual component level, ensuring completion of assigned activity

Apply a basic knowledge of engineering principles, established engineering procedures and automotive engineering to complete assigned activities

Establish and expand skills in reverse engineering aftermarket products, building a strong foundation in part design and validation processes of the Engineering department

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and basic project management principles

Prepare and complete sample approvals, testing requests; evaluate test results, and publish final test reports

Support engineering quality issue resolution, evaluate returned products for failure mode, and provide actionable feedback

Collaborate with manufacturing facilities to ensure manufacturability of designs, participate in feasibility reviews, and assist in implementing new materials and designs

Develop a comprehensive understanding of customary materials and conceptualize designs

Possess sufficient product knowledge to work closely with suppliers on product development activities

Create and understand component drawings, ensuring full dimensioning and correct specification per engineering standards and procedures,

Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for project management