Tenneco · 1 day ago
Welding Engineer
Marshall, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTenneco is a company focused on developing welding techniques and procedures for metal fabrication. The Welding Engineer will be responsible for supporting various functional areas with welding expertise, managing technical personnel, and enhancing existing processes to improve quality and reduce costs.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Direct and coordinate technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure compliance with established welding procedures, restrictions, and standards including the testing for integrity. Manage documentation of results tracking/analysis
Directly support TS16949, APQP / product launch management process and other applicable procedures and policies
Maintain current process standards and develop new standards for emerging process technology
Develop and Implement projects to enhance existing process technology to improve quality and reduce manufacturing cost
Design and develop prototype tooling to support and evaluate new or revised manufacturing processes
Responsible for welding development for all new and existing products and standardizing the processes throughout the facility
Assist in the development and technically evaluate capital purchases of new welding equipment and modifications of current equipment to utilize developed processes
Perform design of experiments and lead the development of prototype welding projects to evaluate new equipment, techniques, and materials
Prepare technical reports as result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations
Establish welding specification for release into production and assist welding personnel relating to specification restrictions and material processes
Contact engineering personnel, personnel of other agencies, or clients to exchange ideas and information or to offer technical advice concerning welding matters
Manage and maintain the weld supplies for our robotic, manual and automatic welders
Manage CQI15 requirements to meet customer requirements
Create / participate in development of design and process FMEA’s
Anticipate and analyze customers’ needs for new welding technologies and formulate a recommendation for their design and development
Support manufacturing with launch and continuous improvement activities
Support maintenance team with training and addressing welding process/machine issues
Attend training sessions, seminars, and conferences to expand job knowledge and skills repertoire
Support and adhere to Tenneco EH&S policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 7 yrs experience, or Advanced degree with 5 years' experience
Experience in robotics, manufacturing process development, weld fixture design, weld equipment setup/implementation, tooling/gage design, and equipment procurement
Hands on technical knowledge of welding (Mig, Laser, Projection, Spot, Tig, etc.) design
Self-motivated with good written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations
Ability to function and lead in a team environment and to effectively communicate across various levels of the organization
Ability to travel on occasion
Preferred
Experience with fabricating and assembly technologies a plus
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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