Accessories Supplier Quality Engineer – PPAP & APQP Lead

Slate Auto LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for the Accessories – Slate Maker portfolio in the USA. You will drive APQP and PPAP activities, align with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management, and ensure conforming parts that meet milestones and quality standards.

You will lead supplier audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent), containment actions, and status tracking for PPAP, GD&T interpretation, MSA, and Cpk/Ppk requirements to deliver a high-quality customer experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent or relevant working level experience.
• 5+ years in supplier quality with direct involvement in vehicle or product launches; accessories, aftermarket, or low-volume components are a plus.
• Includes APQP management, PPAP authority, and supplier readiness assessments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with GD&T, dimensional reporting, MSA, and Cpk/Ppk requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full APQP process across an assigned accessories supplier portfolio.
• Drive PPAP submissions and approvals; monitor supplier readiness against program milestones.
• Lead containment and corrective action for quality issues across Slate Maker accessories lineup.
• Coordinate incoming inspection requirements; support tooling and capacity confirmations.
• Conduct supplier audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent) and work cross-functionally with Accessories Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management.

Skills

Supplier Quality

APQP

PPAP

GD&T

MSA

Cpk/Ppk

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

VDA 6.3

Job description

Slate is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for the Accessories – Slate Maker portfolio in the USA. You will drive APQP and PPAP activities, align with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program Management, and ensure conforming parts that meet milestones and quality standards.

You will lead supplier audits (VDA 6.3 or equivalent), containment actions, and status tracking for PPAP, GD&T interpretation, MSA, and Cpk/Ppk requirements to deliver a high-quality customer experience.