Manufacturing Quality Engineer — Lead New Car Launch

Slate Auto; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 404,000 - 606,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Quality Engineer to drive new product and process development for vehicle launches in the USA. You will lead QA/QC initiatives, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure robust quality systems across sub-assembly and general assembly.

You will apply advanced root-cause analysis, participate in FMEA/Control Plan development, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure material quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (industrial/mechanical/manufacturing) required.
• 10+ years of automotive engineering/manufacturing quality experience at OEM or Tier 1.
• Strong technical understanding of vehicle development and launch processes.
• Experience delivering new program launches on time with metrics.
• Proficiency with QA/QC tools and core documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA and QC processes for Sub-Assembly and General Assembly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality requirements in manufacturing.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for quality issues.
• Perform audits and inspections of processes for new car launch.
• Coordinate with supplier quality teams on incoming materials expectations.
• Maintain quality documentation (control plans, inspection procedures).
• Apply risk assessment tools to minimize issues and verify detection/prevention systems.
• Support FMEA development and maintenance.
• Define quality processes and standards with development, product management and manufacturing.
• Plan and evaluate product test drives and approvals.
• Provide quality support to technical and manufacturing teams; support daily operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Quality tools proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (industrial/mechanical/manufacturing)

Tools

Quality tools: AIAG, IATF 169494, MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP

Job description

Slate is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Quality Engineer to drive new product and process development for vehicle launches in the USA. You will lead QA/QC initiatives, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure robust quality systems across sub-assembly and general assembly.

You will apply advanced root-cause analysis, participate in FMEA/Control Plan development, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure material quality.