R&D Engineering Lab Supervisor

Job Title: R&D Engineering Lab Supervisor

Location: Maryland Height, MO

Work Arrangement: ON-SITE

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 65,000 team members working at more than 200 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 60% Supervise R&D Lab team members
• Make sure test requests are prioritized and completed by due dates.
• Perform year end reviews of team members under Lab Supervisor's report.
• Lead team in development of new tests by designing fixtures and test programs.
• Interface with Engineering customer to confirm test requirements, then deliver testing and results.
• Train new R&D Lab employees on PPE requirements, LOTO, and safe operation of equipment.
• Maximize up time of lab equipment by performing maintenance and coordinating service as needed.
• Mentor co-workers to help develop machining skills and knowledge of how to run test equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work area.
• 40% Ability to perform all duties of a Senior R&D Engineering Technician (below).
• Perform machining necessary to benchmark test and make prototypes for product development.
• Use CAD to create fixturing and components to support product engineers as they develop new product.
• Program and operate in-house CNC lathe, manual mill, manual lathe, and custom spinner.
• Setup, run and monitor test equipment and report test results to product engineers.
• Participate in design review meetings with product engineers and provide feedback on machining, testing, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Coordinate prototype and testing projects and delegate work to R&D team or external suppliers.
• Develop fixtures / layouts necessary for testing.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Trade / technical school certifications or associate's degree in discipline relevant to position.
• Bachelor's degree in discipline relevant to position; preferred.

Experience:

• Machining experience and ability to interpret drawings 5-10 years' experience, Lab testing experience 5-10 years .

Skills:

• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skills with CAD and ability to create fixture drawings.
• Proficiency with CNC and manual machining and measuring parts.
• Attention to detail, self-motivated, ability to understand concepts and problem solve on your own.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and communicate with engineers and management capacity to manage diverse workloads from multiple sources
• Keen sense to meet commitments and maintain professional demeanor.
• Ability to coach and motivate team members.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.