Overview

Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Body at Slate Auto

Slate Auto is seeking a dynamic, experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our growing team. The role focuses on new product and process development and will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and successful plant launch. The team will work with internal and external partners to exceed customer expectations.

What You Get To Do

• Develop and implement robust quality assurance and control processes related to Body / Welding systems for a plant startup.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are developed and integrated within the manufacturing process.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to address technical and process quality issues to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Perform regular audits and inspections of manufacturing processes, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications for the new car launch and plant launch.
• Work closely with suppliers through the supplier quality team to establish and monitor quality expectations for incoming materials and components.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection procedures, and quality manuals.
• Utilize risk assessment tools and verify robustness of detection and prevention systems for special characteristics.
• Support the development and maintenance of FMEA and control plans through APQP methods.
• Support the definition of quality processes and technical standards in cooperation with development, product management and manufacturing to ensure product quality.
• Support the planning and evaluation of body dimensional and welding product testing within quality and approvals of functions and systems.
• Provide quality support to technical and manufacturing teams for body quality and weldments, and drive/support daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Team

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (e.g., industrial, mechanical, manufacturing or related field).
• 10+ years of experience in automotive engineering/manufacturing quality at an OEM/Tier 1.
• Strong technical understanding and knowledge of product/vehicle development and production with focus on manufacturing and plant launch.
• Proven track record of delivering new program launches on time while meeting metrics.
• Excellent product and process assessment, problem solving and root cause capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of quality management, QA and QC disciplines.
• Strong teamwork and communication, assertiveness, entrepreneurial thinking and goal-oriented decision making.
• Experience with AIAG, IATF 16949, MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP and other automotive quality tools.
• Good knowledge of core documentation – FMEAs and Control Plans; experience with GD&T.
• High integrity and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.

Why Join Slate Team?

Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, driven by grit, determination, and attention to detail. We value the start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

EEO Statement: Slate is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences, or any other reason. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation, contact us at recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.

Relocation: Must be willing to relocate to Warsaw, IN. Relocation assistance will be provided.