Application Engineer LBE Sealing & Bearings

Tenneco•Plymouth, MI

About The Position

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. The Tenneco Way, fueled by Core Values, a winning mindset, and a relentless commitment to excellence, is how the company wins. 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. As an Application Engineer Large Bore Engine (LBE) Sealing and Bearings, you will work together with the account manager to provide the necessary service to industrial customers. This role is the project manager responsible for the concept, design, development, and production support of Powertrain System Components and Power Cylinder Systems. This work includes Customer Program Development (APQP); Part Design; Verification & Validation Testing; Failure Analysis; Value Analysis/Value Engineering; Customer Interfacing and Simultaneous Engineering with the manufacturing plants.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
8–10 years of experience in engineering.
Deep expertise in sealing and bearings or related engineered products required.
Proven ability to conduct DOE, DFMEA, and failure analysis testing.
Strong understanding of statistics, GD&T, Tolerance Stack Ups
Demonstrated ability to drive results in cross-functional, matrixed environments.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Estimated Travel: 30-40%

Responsibilities

Prepare tests requests, evaluate test results, and publish final test reports.
Process Sample Orders and Request For Quotes.
Assist in root cause analysis of EOT (End of Test) or field returned parts.
Participate in the business group meetings.
Responsible for developing new products as the designated project manager for the Customer Program Development (APQP) process, if required also with other global plants and tech centers.
Responsible to ensure that the product design is in accordance to the agreed customer requirements.
Work with manufacturing plants to assure manufacturability of designs.
Required working knowledge of Powertrain Components and Power Cylinder Systems.
Ability to evaluate the business issues and prioritize activities.
Assist/direct the education and training of less experienced Application Engineers.
Ability to take a lead role in major advanced engineering projects.
Travel as required to support the customer and to support/develop new opportunities.