Tenneco · 2 days ago
Quality Technician
Smithville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTenneco is seeking a Quality Technician for the 3rd shift to manage and oversee equipment and procedures to ensure optimum quality products. The role involves providing technical assistance, analyzing materials, and collaborating with engineering for new product development.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Provide technical assistance in the areas of processes involved in production and raw materials, providing solutions to technical problems that arise in order to ensure that the product meets customer specifications
Provide analysis of incoming materials ensuring material meets specifications. Report to the Supplier Quality Engineer any nonconforming issues
Work closely with Engineering to develop new products to release for production
Check that the assessment activities and the quality of the materials adhere to the guidelines established in the analysis procedures, in order to ensure the quality of products produced at the plant
Perform specialized chemical tests
Supervise the activities of the Laboratory personnel
Comply with the requirements of the Quality System ( TS16949 ) and (ISO 14001)
Generate and maintain work instructions for area personnel
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure testing can be performed when needed
Ensure testing is performed to the Standard Control Tests protocols
Qualification
Required
Must be a self-motivator to ensure tests are completed on time
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word to generate reports of tests
Team player that can easily work with others
Works well in a high pressure environment
Must be able to follow and review Standard Control Tests
Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) a plus
Supervisor experience a plus
Must not have a written counsel in the last six months or a final written counsel in the last 12 months for safety, quality or disciplinary actions
Must not have declined a position in the last 6 months
HS Graduate or Equivalent
Lifting: 25 lbs
Standing: 60%
Walking: 20%
Sitting: 20%
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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