Senior Supplier Quality Engineer Interior

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

SLATE is looking for an energetic organized experienced Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to join our growing team. The SQE will be supporting all aspects of Supplier Quality and performance. This position will be responsible for understanding and working closely with internal and external customers expectations sourcing quality supplier development delivering tooling and parts on budget and on time per our program milestones.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

In this position the candidate will be responsible for performing administering the APQP process holding supplier(s) accountable to our Quality Requirements Manual developing and implementing supplier partner KPI/scorecard and implementing actions to improve hold suppliers accountable to perform. The SQE will also be pivotal in evaluating suppliers for production awards all aspects of supplier quality performance developing strong supplier relationships and working with all internal stakeholders to support the companys overall objectives and core values.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Engineering Degree or equiv. or previous working level experience

10 years of Supplier Quality including site audits continuous improvement APQP lean problem-solving principles and leading a team by example.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Experience with varied components (Plastics seats headliner carpet visorsconsole lighting etc)

Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to improve operational efficiency and product quality.

Strong working knowledge of value driven supplier KPI and scorecard development and implementation.

Work directly with engineering and manufacturing regarding 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.

Salary Range: The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$108877.00 - $163316.00 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits including medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance vacation and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program subject to the rules governing such programs.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE

At Slate were fueled by grit determination and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence innovation and mutual respect and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First

• Delight Customers

• One Team

• Relentless Improvement

• Fast Frugal and Scrappy

• Respectful Collaboration

• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status marital status parental status cultural background organizational level work styles tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

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