Supplier Quality Engineer - Launch Support

Slate Auto • Warsaw, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Slate is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier quality and performance. The role works closely with internal and external customers on expectations, sourcing, quality, supplier development, and delivery of tooling and parts on budget and on schedule according to program milestones. It administers the APQP process, holds suppliers accountable to Slate’s Quality Requirements Manual, develops and implements supplier KPIs and scorecards, and drives actions to improve supplier performance. The SQE also evaluates suppliers for production awards, manages supplier quality performance, builds strong supplier relationships, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to support company objectives and core values. The position is hybrid. Applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent, or previous working-level experience.
• 10+ years of supplier quality experience, including site audits, continuous improvement, APQP, lean problem-solving principles, and leading by example.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with varied components, such as stampings, extrusions, seats, plastics, seals, and lighting.
• Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to operational efficiency and product quality.
• Strong working knowledge of value-driven supplier KPI and scorecard development and implementation.
• Ability to work directly with engineering and manufacturing on technical GD&T and drawing standards training and review.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Responsibilities

• Administer the APQP process.
• Hold suppliers accountable to Slate’s Quality Requirements Manual and drive actions to improve supplier performance.
• Develop and implement supplier partner KPIs and scorecards.
• Evaluate suppliers for production awards and address supplier quality performance.
• Develop strong supplier relationships.
• Work with internal and external customers and stakeholders on expectations, sourcing, quality, supplier development, and delivery of tooling and parts to program milestones, budget, and schedule.
• Work directly with engineering and manufacturing on technical GD&T and drawing standards training and review.
• Identify process issues and drive improvements in operational efficiency and product quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior