Application Engineer - Ignition & Automotive Systems

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

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.