Tenneco Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Tenneco.
Tenneco
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with a phone call, then went to an in-person meeting that included a plant tour. Got the offer in under a week. It was a pretty laid-back process, and they seemed to know exactly what they were looking for. Might have been fewer applicants because it was around Christmas.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your strategies for influencing and changing organizational culture?
Tenneco
Manufacturing Engineer Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process focused on time studies and process improvement using lean management principles. It consisted of two rounds: an HR round and a technical round with the hiring manager.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you explain what time studies analysis is?
- Describe your experience conducting time studies.
- What is your anticipated start date?
Tenneco
Process Engineer
Mid Average Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
There were 3 interviews. The first two were with the recruiter and HR, where they asked normal questions and explained the role. The issue was with the interview with my potential boss; there was bad timing between the recruiter and him, so I waited for almost an hour. During the interview, I answered theoretical questions and questions about my experience, like AMEF, PPAP, etc. However, throughout the interview, he repeatedly said he wanted a 'real engineer,' not an industrial engineer who can't multiply, and so on. (I'm not an industrial engineer, but he mentioned this about 6 times in the hour-long interview, likely because his boss is one.)
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain what a PPAP is, including its levels, requirements, and what happens at each step?
Tenneco Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Tenneco interview reports.
“Can you explain what a PPAP is, including its levels, requirements, and what happens at each step?”
Read reports →“When do you expect to graduate?”
Read reports →“Can you explain what time studies analysis is?”
Read reports →“Could you detail any 5S implementations you performed at Toyota?”
Read reports →“What is your anticipated start date?”
Read report →“What are your strategies for influencing and changing organizational culture?”
Read report →“What was your desired salary?”
Read report →“Describe your experience conducting time studies.”
Read report →“Do you have previous experience with processes?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Tenneco interview reports.