Module Application Engineer - Tenneco MRS RC/MIS Modular Damper Product

Tenneco Automotive•Monroe, MI

41d•Onsite

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. With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. 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. Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Five (5) years of experience as Chassis Engineer, Application Engineer, or Product Engineer.
The required five (5) years of experience as Chassis Engineer, Application Engineer, or Product Engineer experience must have involved automotive parts product development, including FEA and CFD analysis and interpretation of results.

Responsibilities

Develop corner modules for all major OEM suspension systems for next generation of vehicles.
Work closely with technology partners to integrate the Tenneco MRS damper with a number of external components such as rubber mountings, spring, and bearing.
Design, develop and release vehicle suspension components based on customer requirements and Tenneco MRS standards based on internal design rules.
Utilize print templates for module systems to drive standardization, efficiency and quality improvement.
Coordinate DVP&R's and FMEA's and release of drawings and BOM's.
Coordinate and support prototype builds.
Understand Tenneco MRS manufacturing module assembly processes and the key processes that affect damper and module performance.
Evaluate any deviations to the standards.
Support maintenance of the engineering database to ensure that latest templates are available.
Ensure functional understanding of key modules and damper attributes and tolerances.
Supports new product SOR / DVP including the necessary deeper translation to sub-system and component level SORs.
Independently apply expertise from a mechanical engineering discipline to enhance current product designs.
Analyze performance of complete designs, evaluate parts, and perform designed experiments with statistical analysis.
Provide support to Chief Engineers, Application Engineers, Product Line Engineers (PLE), Functional experts during customer and supplier visits.
Support PLE's and/or Product Management with the product portfolio strategy.
Support year-over-year improvement in warranty.
Support the development of engineering tools that drive efficiency and quality.
Evaluate and recommend new engineering requirements and guidelines.
Recognize patent ability of concepts / designs and potential infringement of new product designs to existing patents (e.g. intellectual property issues).
Apply engineering methods and tools such as FEMA's 8D, stress analysis to anticipate and prevent problems and provide innovative solutions.