Supplier Quality Manager - BIW and Chassis

Slate Auto•Troy, MI

1d•$123,339 - $185,009

About The Position

SLATE is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Supplier Quality Manager, Body in White to join our growing team. The SQM, Body in White will lead supplier quality execution across Slate’s BIW supply base, with accountability spanning stampings, rollformings, castings, structural assemblies, and related body structure components. This position is accountable for driving PPAP completion, dimensional and weld compliance, and supplier readiness in support of program milestones and production launch.

Requirements

Engineering Degree or equivalent or previous working level experience
10+ years of Supplier Quality experience including PPAP management, APQP, dimensional and appearance compliance, commodity-based SQE team leadership, and launch support; prior people management or team lead experience required
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Deep experience with BIW components including stampings, rollformings, castings, structural brackets, and related body structure assemblies; familiarity with large-press tooling, progressive dies, and weld quality standards
Demonstrated ability to manage PPAP milestones, drive dimensional and weld compliance, and close corrective actions with measurable results across a complex BIW supply base
Strong working knowledge of supplier KPI and scorecard development, with the ability to use data to track PPAP status, dimensional compliance, and supplier readiness progress
Ability to work directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing to coordinate PPAP approval, appearance sign-off, engineering disposition, and production readiness decisions
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
High level of integrity
Experience directly managing or leading a team of supplier quality engineers, including task assignment, performance oversight, and technical mentorship
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment

Responsibilities

Managing PPAP submissions and approval status across the BIW supply base
Driving dimensional, weld, and structural compliance
Executing containment and corrective action at underperforming suppliers
Directly leading a team of Supplier Quality Engineers aligned to BIW commodities, providing direction, prioritization, and development support through launch and into production
Owning the BIW supplier quality relationship
Coordinating readiness reviews and milestone gate activities
Working cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing to deliver body structure components that meet Slate’s quality standards and launch objectives