Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Joining & Regulatory

Warsaw, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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:

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer Regulatory & Joining leads compliance audits and product-safety focused bonding processes at Slate Auto. This role owns regulatory alignment bonding method development and validation (glass glass-filled PP urethane systems) and cross-functional problem solving. The engineer ensures adhesion/cohesion performance through robust testing (e.g. wet maps knife tests) and drives a daily 5S and quality-first mindset across operations

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

Regulatory Compliance & Auditing

Plan and execute internal audits against applicable government and industry requirements (e.g. FMVSS-related quality controls EPA/FIFRA considerations for adhesives/sealants handling OSHA/EHS).
Interpret regulatory standards and translate into plant-level procedures work instructions and control plans.
Maintain audit readiness: documentation control traceability training records and CAPA follow-through.

Bonding Engineering (Glass PP-GF Urethane)

Develop and validate bonding processes for laminated/tempered glass glass-filled PP and urethane bonding systems.
Define and standardize surface prep primers cure parameters open times and environmental controls (temp/RH).
Establish acceptance criteria and controls to ensure **cohesive** bond integrity vs. purely adhesive failure modes.

Test Methods & Verification

Author and maintain methods such as wet maps knife/peel tests lap-shear and coupon-level validation for bonding.
Create incoming and in-process verification plans; implement SPC and reaction plans for drifts or out-of-spec results.
Lead gauge R&R and MSA for bonding-related measurements and visual standards.

Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Leadership

Facilitate structured problem solving (5-Why Ishikawa 8D) for bonding escapes and process variation.
Write clear problem statements; define containment root cause corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Coach production maintenance and supplier teams on defect prevention and robust process windows.
Assist with manufacturing related recalls and maintain communication with Slates Global product safety teams.

Quality Culture & KPIs

Own daily 5S standards in bonding and inspection areas; sustain audit scorecards.
Define and publish bonding quality KPIs (first pass yield rework adhesion failures audit findings).
Drive continuous improvement and standard work updates; present results in tier meetings

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

Experience

3 years in manufacturing quality regulatory compliance or process engineering.
Hands-on experience with bonding processes (glass PP-GF urethane) and related test methods (wet maps knife/peel).
Auditing experience and strong familiarity with government/industry requirements; demonstrated CAPA leadership.
Automotive experience (FMVSS context) IATF 16949/ISO 9001 knowledge. (preferred)
Experience with supplier quality incoming material validation and adhesive supplier management. (preferred)

Skills

Proficiency with ERP/MRP SPC MSA and document control tools; strong analytical and communication skills.
Power BI or data visualization for KPI reporting knowledge
Excellent product and process assessment problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Strong teamwork communication assertiveness and entrepreneurial thinking.
Highest level of integrity and ability to make data-driven decisions.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced start-up environment.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move 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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ABOUT SLATEAt 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 ...