Quality Supervisor – Automotive Manufacturing

Tenneco; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TENNECO is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to support the Quality Manager in implementing and maintaining our QMS across manufacturing operations in the United States. You will lead problem-solving, drive improvements, coordinate audits, and mentor teams in APQP, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and DOE to boost product quality and reduce costs.

Travel 10-15% may be required. This role emphasizes collaboration with design, process engineering, purchasing, and operations to meet IATF 16949 and ISO

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/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 with 8-D methodology.
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, depending on facility location.
• Ability to Travel 10-15% (limited travel)

Responsibilities

• Lead problem-solving activities to reduce scrap and improve product quality.
• Coordinate audits and ensure IATF 16949/ISO 9001 compliance; lead audits.
• Provide training on QMS tools and methodologies to cross-functional teams.
• Manage corrective and preventive actions with root-cause analysis and timely resolution.
• Oversee Gage and Metrology, calibration, MSA/Gage R&R studies.
• Interface with design/process engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing for launches.
• Track KPIs and report monthly PPM performance to leadership.
• Support external certification body audits and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Statistics or related field

Tools

APQP

BOS

Structured Problem Solving

SPC

MSA/Gage R&R

DOE

FMEA

PPAP

IATF 16949

Job description

TENNECO is seeking an experienced Quality Supervisor to support the Quality Manager in implementing and maintaining our QMS across manufacturing operations in the United States. You will lead problem-solving, drive improvements, coordinate audits, and mentor teams in APQP, SPC, MSA/Gage R&R, and DOE to boost product quality and reduce costs.

Travel 10-15% may be required. This role emphasizes collaboration with design, process engineering, purchasing, and operations to meet IATF 16949 and ISO