What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Product Development Engineer position at Tenneco Inc.?
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Essential Responsibilities
- Be responsible for investigating new materials, products and applications. Perform production and design feasibility.
- Support internal business case review & approval process
- Establish contact with external sources to explore new technologies
- Work with product development to initiate and finalize different design concepts
- Publish and present technical papers
- Meet with customers learn technical requirements for new business opportunities.
- Develop and optimize high value, cost effective new part or system designs based on customer requirements and Tenneco engineering and manufacturing capabilities
- Independently develop and deliver design presentations to customers to demonstrate how Tenneco can meet their needs
- Assist in coordinating testing, design, FMEA, and prototype activities on a day-to-day basis.
- Support development of new technologies globally, when applicable.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in product design and development
- Strong knowledge of electroactive technologies
- Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics & application of suspension technology
- Strong communication skills required (written, oral and presentation).
- Experience with Elastomer product design & development. Hydraulic mount design preferred
Education
- Minimum requirements - Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or Chemical engineering
Travel
- Travel: estimated 15% domestic; some international - dependent upon project.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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