Benchmark Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Benchmark Engineer to join our team at TENNECO. As a Benchmark Engineer, you will play a crucial role in conducting comprehensive benchmark studies and teardown analyses of shock absorber systems and components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute benchmark programs to evaluate the performance of shock absorber systems.
• Analyze and report findings from benchmark studies to key stakeholders, delivering clear and actionable insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on benchmark objectives and specifications.
• Create, update, and refine test specifications to improve accuracy and relevance of benchmarking activities.
• Work closely with data analytics teams to dive deeper into benchmark data and derive valuable insights.
• Supervise workshop activities and lead workshop mechanics in performing teardown and benchmark tasks.
• Maintain and manage the database of benchmark results, ensuring data integrity and easy accessibility for relevant teams.
• Publish benchmark reports, data, and insights to inform decision-making across the organization.
• Drive ongoing enhancements in the benchmarking process, tools, and methodologies to ensure industry-leading performance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, preferably with a focus on hydraulics, mechanical design, or data analytics.
• Self-motivated, hands-on leader with the ability to guide and mentor workshop teams by example.
• Strong focus on quality and a passion for continuous improvement in processes and methods.
• Experience with hydraulic and/or electromechanical systems is highly desirable.

About Us:

We are a leading global manufacturer of shock absorbers under the Tenneco, Monroe Intelligent Suspension, and Öhlins brands. Our expertise spans the design of passive single and double-tube dampers, Shock & McPherson Strut suspension modules, semi-active electronic dampers, and comprehensive Kinetic driving dynamics control systems.

As part of Tenneco, we operate through four business groups: DRIV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air, and Powertrain. Our mission is to drive innovation in global mobility, offering cutting-edge technology solutions across diverse markets, including passenger cars, light trucks, heavy trucks, off-road vehicles, industrial vehicles, motorsports, and the aftermarket.