Plant QMSPMT Engineer

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

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Plant QMS/PMT Engineer to join our Quality team in our automotive this role you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) and Process Management Tools (PMT) to achieve the highest standards of product quality and operational excellence. You will also lead our quality excellence mindset initiative. You will provide unequivocal support and in some cases lead the implementation and business maintenance of the quality systems (QMS and QOS) and related quality tools and systems for Slate. You will work closely with all quality functions (Manufacturing and Supplier Quality) IT other business stakeholders and external vendors to ensure that the QMS and QOS meet business requirements and standards. You will thrive in a flexible and fast-paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals!

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Lead the quality systems development integration and rollout for Slate aligning with the business objectives and priorities.
• Lead the quality systems from startup integration validation training support to continuous improvement.
• Coordinate the requirements user feedback and best practices for our QMS and QOS systems ensuring that they meet the needs and expectations of the internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT other functional teams and external vendors to ensure the quality system is and remains reliable secure scalable and compliant with the policies and standards.
• Support the supplier quality manufacturing quality and integration processes for the QMS/ QOS ensuring that they are consistent efficient and effective.
• Lead auditing and certification activities for ISO and IATF for Slate
• Assist in auditing activities at supplier as required to support the success of the organization
• Monitor and report on the quality systems performance quality and compliance identifying and resolving any issues or risks.
• Provide guidance coaching and training to quality systems users fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and excellence.
• Support data mining and analysis activities to streamline Slates data accuracy and management particularly related to quality.
• Supports the implementation of relevant corrective actions preventive actions and activities in striving for excellence.
• Supports and contributes to service requests regarding management system processes methods and tools as well as for training.
• Support/ lead special projects driving CI and Excellence relative to data collection and analysis.
• Support definition of quality systems relative to processes methods and tools in collaboration with quality and cross-functional teams.
• Define and lead our QOS and Q-Excellence programs.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelors degree in quality engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in QMS and QOS systems management preferably in the automotive industry.
• Good knowledge of quality systems processes methods tools and standards such as ISO 9001 IATF 16949 APQP PPAP FMEA SPC MSA etc.
• Proven experience in QMS and QOS systems integration support and validation
• Experience with integration with PLM MES and ERP systems (Preferred)
• Excellent project management problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Passion for quality innovation and sustainability.
• Good communication and project management skills
• Excellent technical/procedural writing skills
• Highest level of integrity and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced start-up environment.
• VDA ISO or IATF auditor experience required (certification preferred)

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.
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