[Hiring] Supplier Quality Engineer @Slate Auto

Role Description

SLATE is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Accessories – Slate Maker to join our growing team. The SQE, Accessories – Slate Maker will be embedded within Slate’s 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 Slate’s commitment to personalization and customer delight.

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.
• Leading containment and corrective action for quality issues across the Slate Maker accessories lineup.
• Coordinating incoming inspection requirements.
• Supporting tooling and capacity confirmations.
• Conducting supplier audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent).
• Working cross-functionally with the Accessories Product team, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure accessories components meet Slate’s quality standards and deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree or equivalent 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Benefits

At Slate, we’re 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

Company Description

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.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].