Dfmea Facilitator

DFMEA Facilitator
**Job Description**:
The position of DFMEA Facilitator is responsible for supporting the initiation, management and
successful completion of system and subsystem DFMEA documents; and coordinate with engineering
functions to support the development of generic exhaust component DFMEA documents for converters,
mufflers, and valves. The role includes supporting the identification of program risk through the
maturity level of all project DFMEA’s, and ensure DFMEA Teams follow the customer DFMEA
standards. The DFMEA Facilitator will also work with the customer Global Systems Engineering team in
developing and incorporating lessons learned into generic DFMEA templates for common products, and
support implementation of industry leading DFMEA methods into Tenneco global DFMEA standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design FMEA Facilitator: Lead the implementation of the customer FMEA process to the
regional organization.
- Evaluation and tracking of regional FMEA related skills and prepare and manage
FMEA engineering competency matrix.
- Arrange, manage and conduct FMEA training, ensure training material remains
current and representative to customer standards.
templates and tools effectively.
- Ensure DFMEA content quality, consistency of nomenclature, and normalization
of scoring across all projects.
- Develop and maintain a DFMEA database to manage document maturity and
versioning.
- Develop and maintain (KPI) metrics on status, completeness, and quality of
project DFMEA documents.
- Track and deploy lesson learned from projects and feedback into the generic
DFMEA content.
Accountable for ensuring DFMEA’s for all projects are completed to Tenneco FMEA
standards and quality. Includes the tracking of risk metrics and managing a DFMEA
action tracker for each project team.
Follows the Tenneco launch process timing to ensure project DFMEA document meets
the required maturity level in accordance with each program gate.
Work extensively as a mentor to provide guidance and training to engineering teams.
Support failure analysis and problem-solving activities to ensure DFMEA documents
reflect risk identifiers.
classification identification, and ensure quality and consistency of defined controls and
actions.
Reviews Design Change Notices and ensures FMEA document change process is
followed to assess design change risk as needed with the Design Release Engineer.
Creation of DFMEA report for respective project Design and Manufacturing Sign-Off
meetings
Lead system/subsystem/component generic DFMEA initiatives in conjunction with
Global Systems Engineering team
Advocate for the NA regional team during the implementation of new AIAG/VDA DFMEA
standards.
Manage and maintain Tenneco FMEA software tools and templates and develop
strategies for conversion into customer specified FMEA formats.
Conduct continuous improvement activities such as template management, new
methods development, and integration of industry standard FMEA process
enhancements.
Interface with customers as the lead Tenneco FMEA expert to ensure alignment.
Other duties as assigned.
SOFTWARE SKILLS NEEDS:
Plato e1ns FMEA Tool
DFMEA Excel Worksheet Tools
HARDWARE NEEDS:
Requirement - Laptop (Dell Latitude)
Additional 1 Screen
Headset
Mouse (Wireless)
SKILL AND EXPERIENCE NEEDS:
Minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Engineering with at least 2 years’ experience.
Automotive Engineering background
Knowledge on AIAG VDA FMEA Handbook Process and SAEJ1739 FMEA Process
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of OE Customer CSRs
Adheres to industry standards, company procedures and customer requirements.