Customer APQP Quality Engineer

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Troy, MI
Automotive
The Role

About Slate

Slate is a new company exploring development in the electric vehicle space.

Who we are looking for:

Slate looking for a dynamic, experienced Customer Quality and APQP Engineer to join our growing team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Engineer to assist with the implementation of a comprehensive customer quality process from the ground up. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing a system that enhances customer satisfaction, minimizes risk, and ensures that the Voice of the Customer is communicated throughout the organization.

What you get to do:

Primary Responsibilities:  

  • Assist in the creation and management of the quality planning process and procedures 
  • Be the Subject Matter Expert in AIAG APQP and PPAP 
  • Collaborate with Quality Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to coordinate planning of key deliverables to achieve PPAP on time 
  • Assist in the management of the Voice of Customer (VoC) process and procedure development and execution including (VoC) auditing.   
  • Establish clear quality standards with craftsmanship for internal process control development 
  • Review the internal scorecards and KPI’s for risk evaluation 
  • Collaborate with craftsmanship, engineering and additional stakeholders on part appearance requirements and sign off (AAR) 
  • Color Harmony Event /Fit and Finish review planning, procedure development as well as ongoing participation  

Secondary Responsibilities:  

  • Manage stakeholder relationships and inputs  
  • Assist in supplier development relative to APQP, Customer Specifics and Expectations 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and customer service, to gather input and integrate customer quality considerations into product development and support. 
  • Collaboration across the commercial team, engineering, quality and manufacturing teams. 
  • Ensure customer quality data is available for CI within different departments to drive improvements in quality. 
  • Participate in regular industry training sessions and conferences to stay updated on the latest trends.  
  • Report on customer quality and VOC KPI’s  for engineering and manufacturing with the Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality department. 
  • Occasional travel required  

What you bring to the team:

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering or related field


Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 8 years quality management or related experience. Prior launch experience requiredPrior Start up experience preferred 

 

Technical Skills:  

  • Strong understanding of customer quality, supplier quality, manufacturing processes and quality control. 
  • Experience with a system implementation and onboarding a new quality management system 
  • Proficient in QMS software (preferred – Windchill) 
  • Demonstrated ability to hire, lead and train teams (preferred) 
  • Ability to easily collaborate and communicate with multiple disciplines within the company to achieve goals  
  •  Industry Knowledge of quality standards, procedures, auditing, APQP, PPAP, IATF, VDA, technical writing, and Quality system management implementation 
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing environments and problem solving 
  • Deep understanding of craftsmanship/AAR and color standards 
  • Must be able to validate color to color plaque standards  


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.

Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto or 813-468-7257.


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The Company
HQ: Troy, Michigan
281 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Exploring Opportunities in the Electric Vehicle Space.

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