Quality Manager
Tenneco
Smithville, TN · Posted October 10, 2026
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About the job
ABOUT TENNECO
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.
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 .
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Quality Manager ensures manufacturing quality leadership at the site, aligning plant strategic goals to Quality requirements. This role leads improvement objectives consistent with Tenneco’s enterprise-wide standards. You will leverage your technical and operational knowledge in manufacturing quality control systems to ensure Tenneco products meet required customer standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as the Champion of the quality function and drives the business to meet or exceed its quality goals.
Drives compliance with the Quality Management System & necessary industry certifiactions (IATF) in line with Tenneco’s global quality objectives, ensuring that businesses/manufacturing processes and metrics are aligned to create high product quality and maintains our competitive advantage.
Supervises and directs the activities of the Quality Assurance Department, including establishing and operating within department budgets and regularly auditing quality processes.
Interacts with customers concerning plant certification, complaints, corrective action required from either and provides appropriate follow up.
Implements procedures for inspection of incoming raw materials and components and review quality problems with vendors. Provides supplier surveillance assistance as required.
Training and mentoring staff on quality standards, processes, and procedures.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Min 3-5 years of experience in leading a Quality function/ program within a manufacturing environment
Strategic vision and communication skills related to Quality Manufacturing Systems engagement
Proven experiene pursuing operational excellence within Quality Management
Ownership, proactive approach
We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.