CI-Q- Accademy, Q Excellence Lead

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 CI Q-Excellence Lead to join our Quality team in our automotive this role you will be a key technical leader responsible for supporting the implementation execution and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) Quality Operating System (QOS) and Process Management Tools (PMT).

You will act as a subject matter expert and change agent for CI and quality excellence initiatives partnering closely with Manufacturing Quality Supplier Quality IT and cross-functional stakeholders. This role requires strong hands-on execution capability analytical thinking and the ability to influence without authority in a fast-paced start-up environment.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Serve as a CI and Q-Excellence subject matter expert supporting QMS QOS and PMT deployment and sustainment across the plant
• Support the development integration rollout and continuous improvement of quality systems aligned with business objectives
• Execute and support CI initiatives focused on quality process stability waste reduction and data-driven decision making
• Support startup validation training user support and ongoing optimization of quality systems and tools
• Gather user feedback and business requirements to improve usability and effectiveness of QMS and QOS tools
• Partner with IT Quality Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality systems are reliable compliant and scalable
• Support supplier quality and manufacturing quality processes through effective use of QMS/QOS tools
• Participate in internal and external audits (ISO IATF) including audit preparation execution support and follow-up actions
• Support supplier audits as required to drive compliance and performance improvement
• Monitor quality system performance metrics identify gaps or risks and support corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze quality data to improve data accuracy reporting and insight generation
• Develop and deliver training materials and user guidance related to quality systems CI tools and best practices
• Support service requests related to management systems processes methods tools and training
• Participate in and support special projects related to CI Q-Excellence and data analysis
• Support definition and improvement of quality processes methods and tools in collaboration with cross-functional teams

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

The role requires high integrity curiosity and a strong continuous improvement mindset. You will be comfortable working in a flexible fast-paced environment while collaborating across functions to achieve shared goals.

• Bachelors degree in Quality Engineering or a related field
• 5 years of experience supporting QMS QOS or CI initiatives preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 IATF 16949 APQP PPAP FMEA SPC and MSA
• Hands-on experience supporting QMS/QOS implementation execution or system enhancements
• Experience working with quality data reporting and analytics
• Exposure to PLM MES and ERP system integrations (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical and procedural documentation skills
• Ability to make data-driven decisions and support corrective and preventive actions
• Experience supporting audits (VDA ISO or IATF); auditor certification a plus
• Passion for quality continuous improvement and operational excellence

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.

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