Supplier Quality Engineer Accessories, Slate Maker

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 an energetic organized experiencedSupplier Quality Engineer (SQE) Accessories Slate Maker to join our growing team. The SQE Accessories Slate Maker will be embedded within Slates accessories program team to drive supplier quality across the Slate Maker accessories portfolio. This position is responsible for ensuring accessories suppliers achieve PPAP approval meet program milestones and deliver conforming parts that support Slates commitment to personalization and customer delight.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

In this position the candidate will be responsible for managing the full APQP process across an assigned accessories supplier portfolio driving PPAP submissions and approvals monitoring supplier readiness against accessories program milestones and leading containment and corrective action for quality issues across the Slate Maker accessories lineup. The SQE will coordinate incoming inspection requirements support tooling and capacity confirmations conduct supplier audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent) and work cross-functionally with the Accessories Product team Engineering Manufacturing and Program Management to ensure accessories components meet Slates quality standards and deliver a consistent high-quality customer experience.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Engineering Degree or equiv. or previous working level experience.

• 5 years of Supplier Quality experience with direct involvement in vehicle or product launches; experience with accessories aftermarket or low-volume specialty components is a plus. Includes APQP management PPAP approval authority and supplier readiness assessments.

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

• Experience with varied accessories and specialty components including soft goods hard goods electronics lighting racks covers and lifestyle accessories.

• Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency and product quality.

• Strong working knowledge of PPAP status tracking supplier milestone management and accessories program readiness metrics.

• Ability to interpret GD&T and engineering drawings; experience working with suppliers on dimensional reporting measurement system analysis (MSA) and Cpk/Ppk requirements.

• Strong analytical interpersonal and communication skills.

• High level of integrity.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced start-up environment.

Salary Range

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$96333- 144499

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance vacation and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program subject to the rules governing such programs.

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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