Group Leader
Tenneco · Chennai
- Experience8–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted23 Sept 2026
About Tenneco
Tenneco is hiring in Chennai in automotive mobility. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Automotive manufacturing
- Production planning
- Production execution
- Lean manufacturing
- People management
- Inventory management
- Cycle time study
- Line balancing
- Process improvement
- Robot programming
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- 7QC tools
- QC Story
- 8D approach
- SAP PP
- IATF 16949
- TPM
- Safety management
- Quality management
The role
A production engineer at an automotive emissions systems manufacturer plans and executes production using Lean manufacturing and welding processes, while applying SAP PP and IATF 16949 to improve safety, quality, and output. The role also manages inventory and process improvements.
Full job description
Job Description
Clean Air
Tenneco's Clean Air business group is a global leader of complete emission systems. As emissions control solutions become more complex, their components must function interdependently. Integrating mechatronics and software into a range of emissions control components and systems is one way Tenneco is working to meet the challenge of delivering innovative, cost-effective, and adaptable systems.
Our proprietary technologies are designed to lower harmful emissions and enable improved vehicle performance and fuel economy. We offer aftertreatment solutions that meet increasingly stringent emission regulations.
As the demand for hybridization grows, we continue to invest in technology and utilize our deep knowledge in emissions systems packaging, combustion and thermal management, materials science, and thermo-electrical energy to deliver high quality solutions for our global customers.
Job title: Group Leader
Job function and sub function: Production – Group Leader
Position summary:
Responsible for Production in CV lineHandling entire shift with Zero Accident and Production output as per target
Reports to (role): Mr. Shankar (Production Manager)
Team size (Direct and total): Team Size: 2 & Total: 100
Works closely with: Mr. T.S. Ravaisankar (Plant Manager) & Production Managers & Maintenance Team
Location: Chennai
Key Responsibilities:
Should have work experience in Automotive industry (preferably welding industry).Should have worked in Production functionShould possess good knowledge in Production planning and ExecutionConversant in Lean manufacturing and People management.Conversant in 4M and Inventory Management.Conversant in cycle time study, line balancing and Process Improvements.Robot, MIG & TIG welding knowledge is essential.Identification and implementation of productivity improvements.Application of problem-solving tools like 7QC tools, QC story, 8D approach, etc.Exposure in SAP PP module, IATF16949, TPM & Should possess good communication skillsAchieve Production Targets as per planEnsure Safety and Quality requirements
Ideal candidate experience:
DME with 10 years’ Experience or B.E / B.Tech with 8 Years’ Experience in background of Mechanical / Automobile Engineering / Production Engineering
Skills and capabilities (leadership and/or functional):
Major Deliverables and Responsibilities includes,
Achieve Production Targets as per plan Ensure Safety and Quality requirements. MIS production report and gap analysis - shift wise PIP action register
Specialized Skills/Knowledge Required,
Good Exposure in Welding processKnowledge in Robot programingGood Communication SkillGood Interpersonal Skill
Qualifications/ certifications:
DME with 10 years’ Experience or B.E / B.Tech with 8 Years’ Experience in background of Mechanical / Automobile Engineering / Production Engineering