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Tenneco · 2 hours ago

Application Engineer

Plymouth, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Tenneco is a leading manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry, focused on delivering innovative solutions and superior customer service. The Application Engineer will serve as the lead engineering contact, collaborating with various teams to support customer projects and drive business advancement.

AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support Project Manager for APQP documentation/Customer Program Development (APQP)

Travel to support customers and to support/develop new opportunities

Work with Product Engineers & Designers to conceptualize design solutions that meet customer requirements

Act as the voice of the customer regarding Product Design review prior to presentation to the customer

Support Request for Quotes (RFQ) and Sample Order (SO) processes

Review and cascade Verification and Validation Testing to meet customer expectations and minimize project costs and timing

Initiate analysis of returned product from EOT (End of Test) or field and draft report

Basic problem-solving skills: ability to methodically organize a root cause investigation for End of Test results or field returned parts

Collaborate with manufacturing facilities to assure manufacturability of design

Manage customer requests and expectations to ensure a positive perception of Tenneco

Support Account Managers to develop specific customer account strategies

Actively participate in achieving corporate and divisional goals and objectives related to quality, cost, scrap, profit, productivity, customer service, and adherence to budget

Working knowledge of internal and customer systems

Prepare and give detailed technical customer presentations based on template and/or input from higher-level Application Engineers

Manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks concurrently

Communicate changing marketplace needs internally to aid in defining and releasing new products and materials

Support Tenneco Core Values

Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to lead a team to achieve desired results

Ability to provide support or take a lead role in minor advanced engineering projects

Ability to be self-directed and direct the engineering activities of a program

Develop working knowledge of Powertrain components and systems

General knowledge of engine performance and test methods as it relates to Powertrain systems.General knowledge of statistics, CAE, and other analysis methods

Qualification

Engineering degreePowertrain knowledgeCustomer service skillsProject managementTechnical presentationsSelf-directedGeneral knowledge of statisticsGeneral knowledge of CAEProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent/higher experience

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, however more is preferred