PAt strongTenneco /strong, we don#39;t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don#39;t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be embetter than /em best-in-class. Whether it#39;s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we#39;re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. /p pWith a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we#39;re all about getting stuff done, so we can win. /p pHow 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#39;s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. /p pHere, you#39;ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you#39;re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you#39;ll thrive here. /p br /pWe are looking for a strongProcess Engineer – Sintered Metal (Powder Metallurgy) /strong to join our Sintered Metal Production team in a highly hands-on, shopfloor-focused role. /ppThis is not a generic engineering position. The value of this role lies in the ability to understand and control the full powder metallurgy system in real production conditions. You will operate at the intersection of strongpowder behavior, tooling design, and press machine performance /strong, ensuring stable, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing. /ppSuccess in this role requires strong system thinking across the full chain: /ppstrongPowder → Machine → Tool → Process → Quality /strong /ppAny variation in one element impacts the others. You will be responsible for managing these interactions, solving problems in real time, and continuously improving process robustness, tooling performance, and production stability. /ph2strongKEY RESPONSIBILITIES /strong /h2strong1. First-Line Technical Support (Shopfloor Execution) /strongulliAct as the immediate technical escalation point during production /liliDiagnose and resolve in real time:ulliPart weight and density deviations /liliCracks, lamination, and compaction defects /liliPowder filling and flow inconsistencies /liliAbnormal press forces and machine behavior /li /ul /liliMinimize scrap, downtime, and tooling damage through fast, accurate intervention /liliApply deep process understanding rather than purely theoretical analysis /li /ulstrong2. Powder Metallurgy Process Expertise /strongulliAnalyze powder flow behavior and batch variability /liliUnderstand cavity filling dynamics, especially for complex geometries /liliEvaluate density gradients and their impact on part performance /liliIdentify how powder characteristics influence defects and tool wear /li /ulstrong3. Tooling Press System Interaction /strongulliDevelop strong understanding of tooling design for compaction processes /liliEvaluate interactions between:ulliPowder flow /liliPress forces /liliMachine dynamics /li /ul /liliIdentify root causes of tooling-related issues such as wear, cracks, and misalignment /liliReview, challenge, and validate tooling designs /liliPropose technical improvements based on structured failure analysis /li /ulstrong4. Tooling Development Continuous Improvement /strongulliCollaborate closely with tooling and design engineering teams /liliImprove tooling concepts to enhance robustness and stability /liliDrive initiatives to:ulliReduce tool wear /liliExtend tool lifetime /liliImprove process capability and repeatability /li /ul /liliAdapt tooling to align with machine capability and powder behavior /liliTranslate shopfloor feedback into design and process improvements /li /ul br /strongTechnical Functional Expertise /strongulliStrong understanding of powder metallurgy and compaction processes /liliKnowledge of powder flow behavior and material variability /liliExperience or strong capability in tooling design and press systems /liliAbility to connect material science, tooling mechanics, and machine performance /li /ulstrongCore Skills Mindset /strongulliStrong analytical and troubleshooting capability /liliHands-on, shopfloor-oriented approach /liliAbility to react quickly and effectively under production pressure /liliSystem-thinking mindset across interconnected processes /liliStrong cause-and-effect reasoning skills /li /ul br /nullbr / Gradient, Metal, Expertise, Tool development, Interconnect, Execution, Systems Thinking, Problem Management, Practicality, Press, Tool mechanics, Intervention, Manufacturing, Management, ImPACT, Wear, Failure Analysis, Metal production, Tooling design, Root Causes, Compaction, Materials science, Engineering, VOS, Escalation Point, Process Capability, Design Engineering, Powder metallurgy, Realtime, Technical support, Production, Tooling, Design, Reasoning Skills, Analysis, Geometry, Shop Floor, Machine tools, Microsoft Dynamics, Process Quality, Lamination, Process Development, Filling, Failure Analysis