Engineering Manager, R&D/ Product Development

Tenneco • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

This is a key engineering leadership role within the Powertrain Advanced Engineering organization, responsible for managing the Product/Technology Development engineering teams at the Plymouth Technical Center in Plymouth, Michigan. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering manager with a proven track record of leading engineering resources, leading new product development projects, and a strong background in project management. It would be desirable to have a significant technical depth and experience with Powertrain components including Pistons, Piston Rings, Bearings & Bushings, Valves Seats & Guides and Static/Dynamic Sealing Products. In addition, the candidate will have strong leadership and team building capabilities, as well as excellent communication skills at both the working and senior levels. This individual will have a team of Advanced Engineers directly reporting to him/her at the Plymouth
Technical Center and will be accountable for:

Maintaining the New Technology Development project portfolio within their area of responsibility.
Executing Technology Development projects in the portfolio from concept through transition of the validated product to customer applications teams.
Work through the matrix organization to ensure that the new products/technologies are developed on time and meet the functional requirements.
Driving the principles of new technology development for product development while directly shaping the new technology development process through continuous improvement efforts
Supporting application development projects as needed, providing technical guidance and recommendations

The engineering manager will be expected to foster collaboration of his/her team and other regional Advanced Product Engineering, Commercial/Sales, Marketing, Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, and Purchasing.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (advanced degree in engineering a plus)
• 10+ years of experience developing product technologies and products for powertrain systems.
• 3+ years of experience being responsible for leading project teams of engineers and technicians
• Self-directed with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven track record working in team environments, including global collaboration
• Project management
• Strong fundamentals in diesel and gasoline engine operation
• Strong understanding of engine component testing methodologies
• Working knowledge of global emissions regulations and environmental mandates for on-road and off-road applications
• Understanding of the technology direction(s) and evolution of the internal combustion engine

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow engineers and technical subject matter experts in North American / European Advanced Engineering team
• Lead development of Advanced Development projects within their area of responsibility
• Support new technology development and application development cross-functional teams with methodologies, tools and resources
• Drive adherence to Tenneco policies and procedures
• Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills and network with academics, regulators, professional colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• Drive adherence to Tenneco policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees