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Slate Auto

Design Quality Lead, Propulsion

Slate Auto, Troy, Michigan, United States, 48083

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ABOUT SLATE 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Slate Auto is looking for a Propulsion Quality Engineer with extensive experience in HV Batteries, Electric Drive Units (EDU) and Electrical Systems to join our growing team. This involves a deep understanding of the design, manufacturing and Launch of these systems. Candidates with certifications in Six Sigma will be given preference.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

Develop strategy and implement robust quality management processes ensuring that our products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Build strong relationships with teams across product development, manufacturing, and supplier quality to define, integrate, and optimize quality standards into the final product for our valued customers.

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve process and product quality issues.

Manage detection and prevention systems for Special Characteristics to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.

Identify and mitigate risk through application of FMEAs (Design and Process), DVPs, and Control Plans.

Effective use of Data Analytics to identify (Pareto) opportunities and drive problem solving.

Support the planning, execution and evaluation of product test drives within quality

Execute quality approvals of functions and systems as appropriate and planned.

Support market analysis activities, quality studies and benchmarking activities as required.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM The role will be expected to have high integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive and growth mindset. You will feel comfortable operating in a start-up, flexible and fast-paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals!

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Automotive, Systems, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace etc).

10+ years of experience in Automotive Quality / Engineering / Mechanical Systems, with at least 3 years direct experience with HV Batteries, EDUs / Electrical systems.

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt with a proven track record of delivering successful projects. Master Blackbelt (DMAIC / IDDOV) and / or Shainin certification.

Working knowledge of Lean Principles. Preferably Lean Manufacturing trained.

Proficient in the use of commonly applied quality tools and processes in the automotive industry (e.g. IATF 169494, AIAG, VDA, APQP, PPAP). Certified Auditor preferred.

Excellent working knowledge of DVP&R's, FMEA's and Control Plans.

Highest level of integrity and the ability to make data-driven decisions.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE? At Slate, we're 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.

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