Job Description
Position Summary:
This position will lead manufacturing technology projects, champion Best Methods teams and standardization processes. It will also provide support to all areas of the Kettering Plant (Engineering - advanced, program, or development; Manufacturing; Commercial; Quality; etc.) where manufacturing technology expertise is required, including launch support and customer initiatives and selection of special characteristics.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
*Seeking AutoCAD or SolidWorks exposure, along with troubleshooting and hydraulic/pneumatic experience
* Manage new process development projects and coordinate activities with various internal & external customers
* Develop manufacturing process designs and coordinate with tooling and equipment sources for construction & validation
* Lead a functional Best Methods team and support others
* Drive standardization throughout Tenneco by use of Best Methods teams, benchmarking, process standards and equipment checklists
* Utilize GD&T to review assembly, component designs and details to verify manufacturing feasibility
* Create / participate in development of design and process FMEA's
* Work with Model Shop / tool sources to verify tool and / or part construction (Verify and establish operational boundary conditions)
* Assist with capital and tooling acquisitions, analysis and strategies
* Assist manufacturing facilities in design and applications of gages and fixtures
* Establish and maintain integrated working relationships
* Interface with suppliers and research development centers to research and develop new product and process design and technology concepts
* Anticipate and analyze customers' needs for new technologies and formulate a recommendation for their design and development
* Support manufacturing with launch and continuous improvement activities
* Support customer teams with quotes, designs, VA/VE initiatives and technical presentations
* Champion benchmarking initiatives and integrate their findings into appropriate areas of the company
* Provide technical support and assistance to the manufacturing, quality, development, and program staff, as required
* Prepare and present technical reports in-house and to the technical community
* Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills repertoire