Engineering Quality Lead - Body In White and Closures

Slate Auto•Troy, MI

8d•$123,339 - $185,009

About The Position

SLATE seeks an accomplished Engineering Quality Lead for Body Systems — encompassing Body in White (BIW) and Closures — to join our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role accountable for delivering exceptional customer quality across the engineering, design, validation, and manufacturing of these systems. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Vehicle, or related discipline)
10–15+ years in automotive engineering or product quality, with direct experience in Body Systems
Deep technical knowledge of product and vehicle design, development, and manufacturing for BIW and Closures
Demonstrated success launching new programs on time while meeting quality and program metrics
Familiarity with materials including sheet metal, thermoplastics, composites and structural adhesives / bonding
Working knowledge of NHTSA FMVSS requirements and CAE methods applied to safety, NVH, and durability optimization
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with clear communication and confident, results-oriented decision-making
Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in parallel
Advanced proficiency in product assessment, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis methodologies (Six Sigma, DFSS, Red X, or equivalent)
High integrity with a disciplined, data-driven approach to quality decisions
Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Nice To Haves

Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification in Six Sigma (IDDOV/DMAIC) and/or Structured Problem Solving is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement engineering quality strategies for Body Systems (BIW and Closures) to achieve best-in-class customer satisfaction.
Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) to ensure designs meet safety, functional, and customer requirements.
Drive the development of DFMEAs and DVPs; define validation approaches aligned to DFMEA/PFMEA risks; and lead root-cause analysis and issue resolution.
Manage issue identification, prioritization, visualization, and resolution across technical teams.
Define quality requirements, oversee quality maturity management, and validate functions and systems.
Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of test fleet and high-mileage vehicle programs.
Mentor team members, foster a culture of continuous learning, and develop the capabilities of the Technical Quality organization.