Quality Engineer, Seats
Quality Engineer, Seats
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ABOUT Slate
At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.
Who we are looking for:
Slate is looking for a dynamic experienced Quality Engineer to join our growing team. The position will primarily focus on new seat product and process development and will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and successful plant launch. The role will utilize core quality skills and tools to manufacture and deliver the highest quality seats within our various manufacturing processes. The expectation will be to work closely with internal and external partners to ensure we exceed customers expectations.
What you get to do:
- Develop and implement robust quality assurance and control processes related to seat systems.
- Assist in defining testing equipment for seats in launching a new plant.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality requirements are developed and seamlessly 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 seat 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 accordingly.
- Risk minimization through use of appropriate risk assessment tools and verification of the robustness of detection and prevention systems for special characteristics.
- Support the development and maintenance of FMEA and control plans through the 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 seat product testing within quality and approvals of functions and systems.
- Provide quality support to the technical and manufacturing teams as well as drive/support daily operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you bring to the team:
The role will be expected to have high integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive and growth mindset. You will feel comfortable operating in a flexible and fast-paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals! Youll also bring:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (e.g. industrial mechanical manufacturing) or related field experience in place of education.
- 15 years of experience in automotive engineering/manufacturing quality at an OEM/Tier 1.
- Very good technical understanding and sound knowledge of product/vehicle development and production with focus on manufacturing and plant launch specializing in our seating department.
- A successful history of engaging in the delivery of new program launches with seating on time while achieving metrics.
- Very good product and process assessment skills problem solving and root cause capabilities.
- Sound knowledge of quality management with in-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance and Quality Control disciplines with seat systems.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal-result-oriented decision-making skills.
- Proven track record of engaging and participating in high-performing teams.
- Proficient in the use of commonly applied quality tools and processes in the automotive industry (e.g. AIAG IATF 169494 MSA SPC APQP PPAP etc.).
- Good working knowledge of core documentation - FMEAs and Control Plans.
- Highest level of integrity and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced start-up environment.
Why Join Team Slate
Were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. Slates start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness moves our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.
- Safety First
- Delight Customers
- One Team
- Relentless Improvement
- Fast Frugal and Scrappy
- Respectful Collaboration
- Positive Legacy
We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate:
- Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
- Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at
Employment Type
Full Time
