Quality Engineer: Process Improvement & Root Cause

Tenneco; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to ensure that customer requirements are met through rigorous quality systems in a manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes advanced quality planning, cross-functional teamwork, and maintaining critical quality documents.

The candidate will conduct root-cause analysis using DOE, ANOVA, and regression, lead MRB activities, and drive corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Mandatory manufacturing experience and ISO/TS 16949 knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOEs, FMEAs, Control Plans and capability analyses.
• Proficient with Minitab and problem solving methods (G8D, PRR, 7 Step, 3L5W, Deep Drill).

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced quality planning for products and processes.
• Maintain and update control documents (PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs).
• Act as customer liaison and communicate containment and corrective actions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root-cause analysis using DOE, ANOVA, and regression.
• Promote quality awareness and report on quality metrics.
• Manage MRB disposition of quarantined material.
• Prepare training for employees on quality systems.
• Participate in ISO audits and quality system improvements.
• Review websites and report discrepancies.

Skills

Quality assurance

Root cause analysis

G8D

PRR

DOE

ANOVA

Regression analysis

SPC

Minitab

ISO/TS 16949

Cross-functional teamwork

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tenneco is seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to ensure that customer requirements are met through rigorous quality systems in a manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes advanced quality planning, cross-functional teamwork, and maintaining critical quality documents.

The candidate will conduct root-cause analysis using DOE, ANOVA, and regression, lead MRB activities, and drive corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.