Quality Engineer - Automotive APQP & PPAP Leader

Tenneco Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to analyze engineering specifications and monitor processes to develop and install quality controls. The role supports TS16949 policies, maintains safety, and collaborates with customers and suppliers to drive quality improvements.

The position requires leadership in APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, and continuous improvement activities, with emphasis on preventing defects and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with manufacturing experience or ASQ CQE with extensive automotive quality background.
• Experience communicating with employees and customers and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality interface across customers, production, and suppliers.
• Lead and coordinate customer, internal, and supplier quality concerns, including corrective action systems.
• Manage all quality-related communication and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues.
• Lead APQP activities and support all new product launches.
• Coordinate, compile, and submit PPAP documentation for customers and suppliers.
• Define and ensure application of customer- and supplier-specific requirements.
• Support production as the quality representative; identify quality risks and drive reduction of scrap.
• Lead or support investigation and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Develop, maintain, and improve quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts).
• Lead PFMEA risk-reduction and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure incoming inspection and supplier quality requirements are applied and effective.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Travel willingness

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

ASQ CQE certification

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

Job description

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to analyze engineering specifications and monitor processes to develop and install quality controls. The role supports TS16949 policies, maintains safety, and collaborates with customers and suppliers to drive quality improvements.

The position requires leadership in APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, and continuous improvement activities, with emphasis on preventing defects and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving needed.