Team Member or Quality Technician

Slate Auto•Warsaw, IN

4d•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. We are currently accepting applications for future openings within our manufacturing team. Hiring for these positions is expected to begin in the coming months, and qualified candidates may be contacted as opportunities become available. Join us as we build our future manufacturing team. This posting is open to candidates interested in either our Team Member or Incoming Quality positions. If your skills, experience, and interests align with either role, we encourage you to apply. During the selection process, applicants will be considered for the position that best matches their qualifications, experience, and business needs. We are looking for individuals who take pride in their work, value teamwork, prioritize safety and quality, and are excited to contribute to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to follow detailed instructions.
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Basic understanding of lean manufacturing and production environments.
1–3 years of receiving inspection or manufacturing quality experience.
ERP/MRP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Plex, Dynamics, etc.).
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
Attention to detail
Team collaboration
Root cause mindset
Accountability
Strong communication skills and defect‑identification ability.
Adaptability
Stand/walk/drive for extended periods.
Lift up to 30 lbs occasionally.
Repeated entry and exit of vehicles.
Work in water booth, noisy areas, or varying temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Automotive or manufacturing experience preferred.
Technical training preferred.
Automotive manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAP, or control plans.
Power BI or data visualization exposure.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly tasks on automotive Trim, Chassis, or Final Line following standard operating procedures.
Meet daily production targets with a focus on quality and efficiency.
Communicate issues or abnormalities promptly to Team Leaders.
Follow all safety standards, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
Participate in safety audits, wear required PPE, and report unsafe conditions.
Work collaboratively with fellow Team Members and Team Leaders.
Support a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and respect.
Ensure components meet quality specifications.
Identify and report defects or non-conformances.
Participate in 5S, Kaizen, and other improvement initiatives.
Suggest opportunities to reduce waste and improve workflow.
Learn and understand every build station to evaluate vehicles with full process context.
Perform receiving inspections according to specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
Identify defects in plastics, metals, electrical parts, fasteners, adhesives, and all components used on Slate vehicles.
Use metrology tools such as CMM’s, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and fixtures.
Document inspection results with photos and supporting details.
Develop and refine inspection methods and checklists.
Support quality engineering in creating robust inspection standards.
Enter accepted materials into ERP/MRP systems.
Reject nonconforming materials in the system and update status.
Maintain accuracy of inventory adjustments tied to quality holds.
Segregate and label rejected product in NCMR (Non-Conforming Material Review) areas.
Track nonconforming items, reasons, quantities, and dispositions.
Support MRB and supplier review processes.
Maintain incoming inspection KPIs such as supplier defects and rejection categories.
Update quality boards and present findings in meetings.
Verify packaging integrity and part protection.
Identify packaging issues contributing to defects.
Communicate issues to Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality.
Write clear problem statements using structured methodologies.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action verification.
Maintain 5S in all incoming inspection areas.
Organize tools, gauges, and materials.