Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent, or previous working-level experience.
• At least 5 years of Supplier Quality experience with direct involvement in vehicle or product launches.
• Experience managing APQP, having PPAP approval authority, and conducting supplier readiness assessments.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• 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 not available.

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 using VDA 6.3 or an equivalent approach.
• Work cross-functionally with Accessories Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management to ensure accessories components meet quality standards.