Group Leader, Incoming Quality

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 Incoming Quality Engineer Group Leader is responsible for leading all incoming quality activities across Slate manufacturing in Warsaw Indiana. This role owns supplier incoming quality inspection processes containment and continuous improvement while also leading and developing a team of quality technicians. The position interfaces with Engineering Manufacturing Supplier Quality and Operations to ensure incoming materials meet requirements and support safe efficient production launches and sustained operations.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all supplied components and materials across Slate manufacturing.
• Lead mentor and develop a team of quality technicians and team leaders ensuring consistent execution of incoming quality standards.
• Develop implement and maintain incoming inspection procedures control plans and acceptance criteria.
• Serve as the primary incoming quality interface to all manufacturing areas supporting production launches and daily operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define quality expectations ensure compliance to specifications and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze incoming quality data identify trends and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Own containment of nonconforming incoming material including segregation documentation supplier communication and disposition (rework return scrap).
• Support new product and process launches by validating incoming parts PPAP readiness and production release.
• Coordinate and support incoming and process audits to applicable standards (IATF 16949 AIAG internal requirements).
• Maintain quality documentation including inspection records supplier quality reports and control plans.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering Manufacturing Supplier Quality and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality process capability cost and risk reduction.
• Provide technical guidance training and hands-on support to quality technicians and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure a safe compliant work environment aligned with health and safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of incoming and manufacturing quality.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality or related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• 5 years of experience in incoming supplier or manufacturing quality within an automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams or acting in a group leader / supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of incoming inspection supplier quality management and containment processes.
• Experience with automotive quality tools and standards (IATF 16949 AIAG APQP PPAP MSA SPC).
• Strong analytical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across manufacturing engineering and suppliers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up or launch environment.
• High integrity ownership mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience with electric vehicle components or high-voltage systems.
• Six Sigma ASQ or other quality certifications.
• Experience supporting multi-site or cross-functional manufacturing operations.
• Background in supplier development or launch readiness.

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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