Quality Engineer/Supervisor

Tenneco•Blacksburg, VA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer / Quality Supervisor is responsible for ensuring all products manufactured at the Tenneco Blacksburg facility meet or exceed customer requirements and internal quality standards. This role combines technical quality engineering responsibilities with frontline leadership, providing direction to quality technicians/inspectors while driving continuous improvement, problem-solving, and compliance with automotive quality standards. This position plays a critical role in maintaining product integrity, supporting production operations, and leading quality initiatives across assigned value streams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, and root cause methodologies.
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
Experience with measurement systems (calipers, micrometers, CMM, gauges).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and quality management systems (QMS).

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned manufacturing areas and customer accounts.
Lead investigations of product nonconformances using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone).
Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Review and approve PPAP documentation, control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions.
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 requirements.
Analyze quality data (scrap, PPM, rework, downtime) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Support new product launches, capability studies, and APQP activities.
Provide daily direction and support to Quality Technicians and Inspectors.
Ensure proper staffing, training, and accountability for quality personnel.
Lead layered process audits and enforce adherence to control plans and inspection standards.
Drive a culture of quality ownership on the production floor.
Coordinate containment activities and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming material.
Support shift coverage and escalation of quality issues impacting production or customers.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure process stability and capability.
Support internal and external audits, including customer and registrar audits.
Interface with suppliers and customers regarding quality concerns and corrective actions.
Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant objectives.