Supplier Quality Engineer - Accessories, Slate Maker

Slate Auto•Troy, MI

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

experience with accessories, aftermarket, or low-volume specialty components

Responsibilities

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.