Core Components Engineer

Tenneco•Monroe, MI

About The Position

Development and launch damper components including validation, implementation guidelines, cost reductions, and standardization. This position provides the opportunity to develop product expertise, problem solving, analysis, and program management skills. • Design and validation of components in automotive shock absorbers used by OEM customers (including: GM, Ford, VW, Stellantis, and others) • Integrate technical requirements in new designs and design changes • Define tasks, calculations and engineering simulations as well as validation tests required for the development of components and systems • Develop and direct changes to existing tests, procedures, standards, and specifications • Organize and request product/process prototypes and testing for validation • Analyze data and performance of designs, recommend actions • Gather information on new technologies, designs, solutions, and cost reduction ideas • Perform engineering functions including development of FMEAs, DVPs, 8Ds, stress analysis, etc. • Design/develop new engineering processes, techniques, methods, and standards • Identify opportunities for product and process standardization efforts, competitive analysis, and cost reductions (VA/VE) • Apply problem solving tools and development methods to enhance productivity and design quality (e.g., simulation, modeling, DOE, Six Sigma)

Requirements

Sound written and verbal communication skills in English
Flexibility for domestic and international travel to support plants and customers as required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Ability to work independently
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 3 years engineering work experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and validation of components in automotive shock absorbers used by OEM customers (including: GM, Ford, VW, Stellantis, and others)
Integrate technical requirements in new designs and design changes
Define tasks, calculations and engineering simulations as well as validation tests required for the development of components and systems
Develop and direct changes to existing tests, procedures, standards, and specifications
Organize and request product/process prototypes and testing for validation
Analyze data and performance of designs, recommend actions
Gather information on new technologies, designs, solutions, and cost reduction ideas
Perform engineering functions including development of FMEAs, DVPs, 8Ds, stress analysis, etc.
Design/develop new engineering processes, techniques, methods, and standards
Identify opportunities for product and process standardization efforts, competitive analysis, and cost reductions (VA/VE)
Apply problem solving tools and development methods to enhance productivity and design quality (e.g., simulation, modeling, DOE, Six Sigma)