CMM Quality Technician

Job Summary

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.

Tenneco has Excellent benefit options that start upon date of hire, including a medical PPO and high deductible option, dental, vision (basic and enhanced option), life insurances, critical illness, pet insurance, life lock, and other benefit options. Also, there is a 401(k) with an enhanced contribution and matching program. Rate of pay for a CMM Quality Technician starts at $31 per hour and progresses to $32 an hour.

Plus night premium is another $.50 for second and third shifts.

• Set up, operate, and program fixed and portable CMM equipment, including Hexagon Romer arms, laser scanning systems, and associated software.
• Develop and validate inspection programs for welded assemblies, fixtures, gauges, tooling, and prototype or production components.
• Create measurement strategies based on engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, customer specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform dimensional inspection and validation of large fabricated weldments and assemblies.
• Establish datum structures, coordinate systems, and inspection methodologies for complex welded structures and fabrication projects.
• Support Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) activities through dimensional verification, data collection, documentation, and validation of qualification results.
• Support welder qualification testing and validation activities in accordance with approved welding procedures, customer specifications, and internal requirements.
• Perform fixture, tooling, and gauge qualification studies to verify dimensional capability and fitness for use.
• Conduct measurement system validation, calibration support activities, MSA studies, and gauge verification activities.
• Collect, analyze, store, and report inspection and validation data using approved systems and software.
• Generate dimensional layouts, capability studies, and technical reports for product launch, PPAP submissions, process validation, and ongoing production support.
• Support APQP activities, prototype builds, production trials, and manufacturing readiness assessments.
• Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, containment activities, and continuous improvement efforts related to dimensional, welding, and manufacturing concerns.
• Assist in validation and troubleshooting of sensors, electronic components, monitoring devices, and automated inspection equipment used within manufacturing processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, weld symbols, customer specifications, Caterpillar engineering requirements, and internal standards.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to Quality, Welding Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, suppliers, and customer representatives as required.
• Train and support operators, technicians, and other users of metrology equipment and measurement systems.
• Maintain accurate inspection, validation, calibration, qualification, and testing records.
• Identify opportunities to improve inspection methods, measurement efficiency, data quality, and process…