Quality Engineering Supervisor

Tenneco; Indiana; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

At Tenneco, the Quality Supervisor supports the quality manager in implementing and maintaining the QMS, driving continuous improvement to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. You will lead corrective actions, coordinate audits with external bodies, and coach teams across functions to meet ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4–6 years of automotive quality experience, with strong problem-solving, leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in automotive quality, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of automotive OE quality systems and requirements preferred.
• ASQ CQE and/or CQA preferred.
• Direct experience with IATF 16949, including PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and related processes.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including proficiency in 8-D methodology.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality data analysis software.
• Leadership presence with ability to inspire and train teams.
• Travel 10-15% (limited travel).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, depending on facility location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate formal and informal problem-solving activities to reduce scrap and improve product quality.
• Provide training and coaching in QMS tools and methodologies.
• Support compliance with external customer requirements and interface with cross-functional teams.
• Plan, conduct, and report system, process, and product audits; support ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certification.
• Lead audits and manage audits with external bodies when applicable.
• Analyze risks and provide recommendations to Plant Management and Corporate Quality.
• Coordinate customer corrective actions and ensure timely containment and effectiveness checks.
• Supervise Gage and Metrology functions when assigned and ensure calibration compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Quality data analysis software

SPC software

Gage/Measurement equipment

Job description

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.

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.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The quality supervisor supports the quality manager and quality team in the implementation, maintenance, coordination, and continuous improvement of quality management system (QMS). Provides technical guidance and support to ensure compliance with the internal standards, customer specific requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing product quality, reducing cost, improving operational efficiency, and increasing customer satisfaction. Leads and coordinates corrective and preventive actions related to internal and external quality issues, working closely with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure timely resolution and effective root cause analysis. Serves as the primary liaison for external certification body (CB) audits, coordinating audit activities, preparing process owners, and leading efforts to ensure successful audit outcomes and ongoing compliance with quality standards. The quality super reports directly to the quality manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and facilitate formal and informal problem‑solving activities focused on reducing scrap, improving process capability, minimizing warranty concerns, and enhancing overall product quality. Provide training and coaching in Quality Management System (QMS) tools and methodologies, including APQP, BOS, Structured Problem Solving, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA/Gage R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE).

Supports compliance with external customer requirements, including customer visits. Interfaces with design / process engineering, purchasing, manufacturing plants and customer on new product / process launches.

Plan, conduct, and report: system, manufacturing process, and product audits. Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certification requirements, serving as a Lead Auditor when applicable. Drive initiatives that improve system compliance, product quality, customer satisfaction, and cost‑of‑quality performance.

Provides risk assessment to Plant Manager, Business Unit and Director of Quality on customer design / quality issues. Submits monthly plant PPM performance to Corporate Quality. Assist the Quality Manager

Analyze quality and customer‑related risks and provide recommendations to Plant Management, Business Unit Leadership, and Corporate Quality regarding product design, process, and quality concerns. Monitor key performance indicators and submit monthly plant PPM performance metrics to Corporate Quality. Provide direct support to the Quality Manager in achieving organizational quality objectives.

Lead and coordinate customer corrective action activities, ensuring timely containment, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, verification of effectiveness, and customer communication.

When assigned, supervise the Gage and Metrology function, serving as the subject matter expert for all measurement systems, gages, laboratory test equipment, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs). Ensure compliance with calibration requirements, gage maintenance schedules, and measurement system performance standards. Lead MSA and Gage R&R studies and establish documented procedures and work instructions for all measurement equipment and inspection processes.

When assigned, support external certification body (CB) audits by coordinating audit preparation activities, ensuring readiness of process owners, facilitating audit execution, and driving timely resolution of findings to maintain certification compliance.

Must perform job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.

Perform additional duties and special projects assigned to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience

4-6 years of experience in automotive quality, preferably within a manufacturing environment

Knowledge of automotive OE quality systems and requirements preferred

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and/or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred

Direct experience with IATF 16949, including PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and related processes

Strong knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control), DOE (Design of Experiments), and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Excellent problem‑solving skills, including proficiency in 8-D methodology

Experience with internal and external audits

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and quality data analysis software

Demonstrated leadership presence with the ability to inspire, train, and motivate teams to achieve strategic objectives

Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic and complex manufacturing landscape

Proven ownership mentality with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, depending on facility location

Ability to Travel 10-15% (limited travel)

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.