Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Accessories

Slate Auto • Troy, MI

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About The Position

Slate is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join its accessories program team and drive supplier quality across the Slate Maker accessories portfolio. The role ensures suppliers achieve PPAP approval, meet program milestones, and deliver conforming parts that support personalization and customer satisfaction.

The SQE manages the full APQP process for an assigned supplier portfolio, drives PPAP submissions and approvals, monitors supplier readiness against program milestones, and leads containment and corrective action for quality issues. The position also coordinates incoming inspection requirements, supports tooling and capacity confirmations, conducts supplier audits, and collaborates with the Accessories Product team, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure components meet Slate’s quality standards.

Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Engineering degree, equivalent qualification, or previous working-level experience.
• At least 5 years of Supplier Quality experience with direct involvement in vehicle or product launches.
• Experience with 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 in 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accessories, aftermarket, or low-volume specialty components.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full APQP process across an assigned accessories supplier portfolio.
• Drive PPAP submissions and approvals.
• Monitor supplier readiness against accessories program milestones.
• Lead containment and corrective action for quality issues across the Slate Maker accessories lineup.
• Coordinate incoming inspection requirements.
• Support tooling and capacity confirmations.
• Conduct supplier audits, including VDA 6.3 or equivalent.
• Work cross-functionally with Accessories Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure components meet Slate’s quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed