Snr. Application Engineer

At 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.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

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.

The Senior Application Engineer serves as the primary technical liaison between Tenneco and its customers, combining engineering expertise, customer engagement, and strategic leadership to drive product development and business growth. Building upon the responsibilities of the Application Engineer role, this position takes a leading role in supporting customer programs, identifying value engineering opportunities, and delivering technology-driven solutions that enhance product performance and profitability.

Working closely with Account Managers, Design & Analysis teams, manufacturing plants, and other cross-functional stakeholders, the Senior Application Engineer leads the successful execution of customer projects from concept through production. As the technical product expert, this role interfaces directly with engineering counterparts within customer organizations to understand requirements, resolve technical challenges, and ensure customer expectations are met.

The Senior Application Engineer is responsible for supporting and advancing Tenneco's product lines, including Sealing & Gaskets, Valves, Pistons, Rings & Liners, and Bearings, by driving innovation, cost optimization, and margin improvement initiatives. Through strong technical leadership and a customer-focused approach, this role contributes to increased revenue, improved customer satisfaction, and the long-term success of Tenneco's business.

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers, providing leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Travel as needed to support customer programs, technical reviews, launches, and business development activities.
• Act as the voice of the customer during technical discussions, design reviews, and cross-functional decision-making.
• Manage customer requests, communications, and expectations to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations, reports, and proposals to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with Account Managers to identify new business opportunities, support customer strategies, and influence future program direction.
• Lead the development of application-specific design solutions that meet customer, performance, quality, manufacturing, and cost requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution.
• Support RFQ, quotation, and Sample Order (SO) activities, including technical feasibility reviews.
• Lead APQP activities, customer program development efforts, and engineering change…