Senior Engineer-Quality

Tenneco Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. seeks a quality/metallurgical engineer to lead the ring laboratory operations and ensure adherence to IATF, ISO 17025, and ISO 9001 standards.

You will oversee material inspections, calibration, and metallurgical analyses for cast iron and steel components, driving continuous improvement across processes. The role requires strong GD&T, MSA, and PPAP knowledge, plus hands-on leadership to mentor the team and collaborate with suppliers and production.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering.
• ISO / IATF certificate courses are advantageous.
• Well versed with GD&T, SPC, MSA, Control plan, PPAP, Process Audits.
• Leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control all activities pertaining to Ring laboratory.
• Coordinate upgradation of instruments and equipment as needed.
• Certify incoming materials and in-process inspections per specifications.
• Plan and execute calibration and servicing of laboratory equipment.
• Carry out metallurgical field failure analysis.
• Plan and implement continuous improvement projects.
• Train team members on quality processes.
• Conduct supplier or in-house audits for special processes.
• Attend to customer complaints on metallurgical issues.
• Coordinate with purchasing to identify potential vendors for metallurgical parameters.

Skills

ISO/IATF certs

GD&T

SPC

MSA

Control plan

PPAP

Process Audits

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

SAP

ISO17025

Education

Metallurgical Eng (Diploma/Bachelors)

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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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.

Role Description

This role will be primarily responsible for Foundry Process Quality operations. Working in laboratory having responsible for checking Chemical, Metallurgical & Mechanical properties for Cast Iron and steel rings including Heat Treated & Plating Properties. Continual improvement activities and documentation w.r.t IATF & Tenneco specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• To plan, organize, co-ordinate and control all the activities pertaining to Ring laboratory.
• Supporting departmental requirements regarding additional Instruments / Upgradation of existing systems / Instruments.
• certifying incoming materials and in process inspections specifying parameters to be checked, extent of checking and procedure to ensure the right quality.
• To plan and execute calibration and servicing of laboratory Equipments.
• To carry out Metallurgical field failure analysis.
• To plan and implement effectively scheduled continuous improvement projects.
• Planning in-house training/ on job training for Team members.
• To conduct supplier / In House Audit for special processes as per Organization requirements whenever assigned.
• Attending customers’ complaints for metallurgical problems
• To co-ordinate with purchase department in identifying potential vendors for developmental items regarding metallurgical parameters whenever required. Subsequently assist the vendors through necessary technical support to meet quality requirement.
• To Render technical services for production team in solving material / quality related problems
• Qualifying/ Validating special processes.
• To Execute Quality management system in line with ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949, ISO14001 EMS / OSHAS.
• Follow up of purchase indents for lab consumables requirements.

Skills & Qualification

• ISO / IATF certificate courses, Added advantage if undergone Core Tools and Process Audits.
• Well versed and experienced with GD&T, SPC, MSA, Control plan, PPAP, Process Audits.
• Proficient with MS Office and SAP
• Certification on ISO 17025 Laboratory Management will be preferred
• Leadership Skills
• Communication Skills

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum 6 years (Bachelor's) or 8 years (Diploma) of experience relevant to the role

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities