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Ride Performance Engineering - Engineer
This person in this position will provide technical information for engineering design, development, and release of shock absorber, strut, and suspension module products for OE automotive customers. Employee will regularly communicate with customers regarding technical engineering topics, and will be responsible for hands-on damper hydraulic tuning, semi-active calibration, discussing engineering design, assisting with development activities and providing some manufacturing support to achieve successful product launches. Responsibilities include:
- Meet with Tenneco management and customer to understand technical requirements for new business opportunities.
- Assist with development and optimization of high value, cost effective new part or system designs based on customer requirements and Tenneco engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
- Develop and deliver design presentations to customer that demonstrates how Tenneco can meet their needs.
- Provide support to the manufacturing production facility to launch new products and resolve technical issues.
- Assist with analysis of customer field returns and support warranty return analysis.
- Ensure compliance with customer drawings and specifications. Resolve requirement issues directly with customer engineers.
- Support manufacturing facilities in developing PFMEA's and control plans.
Required Skills
- Foundation in engineering fundamentals, especially statics, fluid dynamics, & product design.
- Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write concise reports & to compose and deliver presentations.
- Good computer skills in Excel & Power Point. Experience in Canape is preferred.
- Ability to read and comprehend engineering/technical documents.
- Hands-on problem-solving skills, including capability to work comfortably around test and manufacturing assembly equipment.
- Strong in teamwork & with goal of leadership. Must work effectively across multiple levels of the organization to drive team success.
- Flexible to travel.
Required Experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience / Knowledge in automotive product design and development
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