CI-Q- Accademy, Q Excellence Lead

Slate Auto•Warsaw, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and 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 plant. In 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.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s 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
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

Nice To Haves

Exposure to PLM, MES, and ERP system integrations (preferred)

Responsibilities

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