Automotive Quality Systems Lead — ISO/TS16949

Tenneco Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Alabama is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance professional to oversee plant quality systems, ensure product integrity from sample submission through mass production, and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, supervise QA staff, analyze data, address customer scorecards, and implement corrective actions to meet customer requirements and TS16949 standards. Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams to sustain compliance and elevate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 3–5 years experience in quality field (automotive/ TS16949)
• Exceptional working knowledge of Quality Assurance Systems development and management
• Experience leading audits and supervising QA staff

Responsibilities

• Maintain controls ensuring product integrity from sample submission through mass production
• Ensure sample submission practices meet customer requirements
• Review products and processes for continuous quality improvement
• Lead QA audits and ensure compliance with ISO/TS 16949 and customer standards
• Supervise Quality Technicians, Lab Technicians, and Quality Engineers
• Address customer scorecards and drive corrective actions
• Develop statistical methods training for problem solving
• Organize management representative during audits and ensure policy compliance

Skills

Quality management

Root-cause analysis

Statistical methods

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Tenneco Inc. in Alabama is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance professional to oversee plant quality systems, ensure product integrity from sample submission through mass production, and drive continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, supervise QA staff, analyze data, address customer scorecards, and implement corrective actions to meet customer requirements and TS16949 standards. Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams to sustain compliance and elevate