Quality Engineer

Tenneco · Seward, NE

Level: Engineer
Team: Quality
Degree: Preferred
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 16 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Tenneco (automotive) in Seward, NE. Create, maintain, and improve standard procedures and quality system documentation.

They ask for: degree preferred
Tools it names: SPC, PPAP, APQP, Control plans, IATF 16949, Supplier quality

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $96k–$135k.

Median of the low and high ends of 464 live postings that list pay, out of 1137 quality engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 1136 other live quality postings in the US.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Root cause 68%
FMEA 40%
✓ Supplier quality 39%
Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
Six Sigma 36%
Lean 34%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Lifts up to 30 lbs

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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
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This plant: Tenneco in Seward

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Full description from TennecoAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job summary

Provide onsite quality support across all areas of the plant through the assessment, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems that meet or exceed customer and IATF/TS standards. This role is heavily focused on plant-floor presence, hands-on support of manufacturing processes, formal problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement in product quality, cost, and customer satisfaction. The position works closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers to strengthen process controls, resolve issues quickly, and support a high-performing manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, action-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment.

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Responsibilities

◆Provide daily onsite quality support across manufacturing areas, working directly with plant teams to assess issues, support process control, and improve product quality
◆Work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, and other plant functions to support issue resolution and sustain effective manufacturing process controls
◆Conduct internal quality system audits and monitor the progress and verification of corrective actions
◆Serve as the primary customer contact for APQP, warranty issues, and miscellaneous quality-related concerns
◆Analyze returned product for warranty resolution, coordinate laboratory analysis as needed, and document and distribute results
◆Serve as the primary supplier contact for APQP, PPAP, and other quality planning processes
◆Interface directly with suppliers to coordinate containment, corrective action, and resolution of failures related to parts and services
◆Partner with the corporate Purchasing Team to support resolution plans for supplier quality concerns
◆Support product and process changes for house accounts, including launch RFQs, design change requests, print specification review, material recommendations, and prototype launches as required
◆Provide training in quality systems and related areas such as APQP, BOS, problem solving, and SPC
◆Instruct employees on Statistical Process Control fundamentals, including the use of electronic and paper-generated SPC charts
◆Obtain, analyze, and report statistical data from internal and external sources as required by plant leadership, customers, and other stakeholders
◆Assist in the development of process flow diagrams, control plans, inspection methods, and related process documentation
◆Create, maintain, and improve standard procedures and quality system documentation
◆Create operating instructions and supporting quality documentation, including R&R studies, Cpk/CPH analysis, and containment documentation
◆Follow Quality Management System

requirements

outlined in applicable procedures and work instructions, and identify opportunities for continual improvement

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Education

✓Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

✓Experience in a quality role within an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment required

Requirements

✓Strong onsite, hands-on approach to supporting plant operations and manufacturing teams
✓Experience working in an automotive or high-volume manufacturing setting
✓Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as quality standards, blueprints, print specifications, and material specifications
✓Working knowledge of core quality tools and systems, including APQP, PPAP, SPC, problem solving, and process documentation
✓Strong written and verbal communication skills
✓Strong analytical and organizational skills
✓Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Access
✓Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
✓Ability to build effective working relationships across plant functions, with customers, and with suppliers

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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.

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

Physical demands

•Ability to sit frequently for extended periods of time
•Ability to move throughout the plant, including both office and manufacturing areas, on a regular basis
•Ability to work in and around active manufacturing operations as needed
•Manual dexterity for computer work and documentation
•Ability to communicate effectively with employees, leaders, customers, and suppliers
•Ability to travel occasionally, including short-notice customer visits as needed
•Ability to work a flexible schedule based on plant, customer, or supplier needs
•Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Work environment

•This role is primarily onsite and requires regular presence in manufacturing areas to support plant operations, process control, issue resolution, and cross-functional coordi