Quality Engineering Supervisor

Job Description – Quality Supervisor ABOUT TENNECOAt Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact.

If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

ABOUT

THE ROLE The quality supervisor supports the quality manager and quality team in the implementation, maintenance, coordination, and continuous improvement of quality management system (QMS). Provides technical guidance and support to ensure compliance with the internal standards, customer specific requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.  Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing product quality, reducing cost, improving operational efficiency, and increasing customer satisfaction.

Leads and coordinates corrective and preventive actions related to internal and external quality issues, working closely with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure timely resolution and effective root cause analysis. Serves as the primary liaison for external certification body (CB) audits, coordinating audit activities, preparing process owners, and leading efforts to ensure successful audit outcomes and ongoing compliance with quality standards.  

The quality super reports directly to the quality manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and facilitate formal and informal problem-solving activities focused on reducing scrap, improving process capability, minimizing warranty concerns, and enhancing overall product quality. Provide training and coaching in Quality Management System (QMS) tools and methodologies, including APQP, BOS, Structured Problem Solving, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA/Gage R&R), and Design of Experiments (DOE).Supports compliance with external customer requirements, including customer visits.

Interfaces with design / process engineering, purchasing, manufacturing plants and customer on new product / process launches.

Plan, conduct, and report: system, manufacturing process, and product audits. Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certification requirements, serving as a Lead Auditor when applicable. Drive initiatives that improve system compliance, product quality, customer satisfaction, and cost-of-quality performance.

Provides risk assessment to Plant Manager, Business Unit and Director of Quality on customer design / quality issues. Submits monthly plant PPM performance to Corporate Quality.  Assist the Quality Manager Analyze quality and customer-related risks and provide recommendations to Plant Management, Business Unit Leadership, and Corporate Quality regarding product design, process, and quality concerns. Monitor key performance indicators and submit monthly plant PPM performance metrics to Corporate Quality.

Provide direct support to the Quality Manager in achieving organizational quality objectives.

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