Application Engineer

Tenneco Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking an engineering professional to work on ignition products, test programs, and customer-driven development. You will collaborate with Application Engineers and Sales to develop new designs and ensure manufacturability while delivering results across multiple concurrent projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork to drive quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of ignition components and systems.
• Experience with statistics, CAE, and other analysis methods.
• Ability to prepare tests requests, evaluate results and publish reports.
• Ability to lead multiple projects and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tests requests and evaluate test results.
• Publish final test reports.
• Assist in root cause analysis of End of Test or field returns.
• Develop ignition products based on inputs from engineers.
• Coordinate with sales for customer account strategies.
• Travel as required to support customers and opportunities.

Skills

Focused

Ignition systems knowledge

Statistics/CAE

Root cause analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

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.

• Ability to stay focused to achieve desired results.
• General knowledge of engine performance & test methods as it relates to ignition systems.
• General knowledge of statistics, CAE, and other analysis methods.
• Prepare tests requests, evaluate test results, and publish final test reports.
• Process Sample Orders and Request for Quotes
• Assist in root cause analysis of EOT (End of Test) or field returned parts.
• Participate in the business group meetings.
• Work with manufacturing plants to assure manufacturability of designs.
• Develop working knowledge of Ignition components and systems.
• Assist in implementing new designs.
• Actively participate in achieving Corporate and Divisional goals and objectives for quality, cost, profit, return on sales, productivity as well as adherence to budget goals.
• Ability to stay focused, to lead a team, to achieve desired results.
• Ability to conceptualize new designs and concepts.
• Prepare detailed failure analysis reports.
• Responsible for developing new products and work closely with the designated project manager for the Customer Program Development (APQP) process.
• Work closely with the sales team developing specific customer account strategies.
• Develop ignition products based on the input from experienced Application Engineers.
• Can perform detailed customer presentations.
• Ability to be responsive to customer and business group needs.
• Ability to methodically organize a root cause investigation for End of Test results or field returned parts.
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects concurrently.
• Develop new products and materials to meet the changing demands of the marketplace.
• Ability to completely direct the activities of an account.
• Assist less experienced Application Engineers.
• Ability to evaluate the business issues and prioritize activities.
• Assist / direct the education and training of less experienced Application Engineers.
• Dedicated driving force in the business group.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Technical expert in the group.
• Ability to take a lead role in major advanced engineering projects.
• Actively participate in achieving Corporate and Divisional goals and objectives for quality, cost, profit, return on sales, productivity as well as adherence to budget goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor
• Travel as required to support the customer and to support/develop new opportunities.

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