Senior Design Engineer at Tenneco

Your key tasks are:

• Directs department activities to design new products and modify existing designs,
• Prepares or directs preparation of product or system layout and detailed drawings and schematics,
• Prepares or directs preparation of product master data and bills of material for entry into the SAP system,
• Prepares or directs preparation of Engineering specifications,
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks,
• Approves component ISIR reports based on analysis of results by comparison to relevant drawings and specifications,
• Analyses input from relevant departments to prepare design modifications as required,
• Prepares and circulates change and release documents through the use of the electronic engineering change system,
• Manages all aspects of new product implementation, including project tracking,  prototype builds, testing, and liaising with internal departments and customers,
• Forecasts operating costs of the department and directs preparation of budget requests,
• Maintains a working knowledge of SOC policies and regulations to ensure the product is designed in compliance with these regulations,
• Prepares product IMDS data for submission and approval by relevant Tenneco/ Customer nominated bodies.

What Will Make You Successful:

• Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering,
• Minimum 4 years in product engineering /project management role within the automotive manufacturing industry,
• Knowledge and experience with supplier and OEM APQP procedures (4-6 years minimum),
• Knowledge and experience in the use of  CAD, CAE, and project management software,
• Strong knowledge and experience in SAP systems and office applications software,
• Excellent project management skills,
• Strong working knowledge of business processes,
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills,
• Proven skills in presentations, decision-making, control, and follow-up organizing and planning,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.