Accessory Supplier Quality Engineer – PPAP & Launch Leader

Slate Auto; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Slate is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Accessories – Slate Maker to drive supplier quality across the accessories portfolio. You will ensure PPAP approvals, manage APQP, and deliver conforming parts that support personalization and customer delight.

Requirements include 5+ years in supplier quality, engineering degree or equivalent, and strong communication, GD&T, and MSA/Cpk skills. This is a full-time on-site role with comprehensive benefits and equity participation possible.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of supplier quality experience with vehicle/product launches.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, supplier readiness assessments.
• Ability to interpret GD&T, engineering drawings, MSA, and Cpk/Ppk requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full APQP process across assigned accessories supplier portfolio.
• Drive PPAP submissions and approvals.
• Monitor supplier readiness against accessories program milestones.
• Lead containment and corrective action for quality issues across Slate Maker accessories.
• Coordinate incoming inspection requirements and support tooling/capacity confirmations.

Skills

Supplier Quality

APQP

PPAP

Communication

Analytical

Education

Engineering Degree or equiv.

Tools

PPAP

MSA

GD&T

Cpk/Ppk

Job description

Slate is hiring a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Accessories – Slate Maker to drive supplier quality across the accessories portfolio. You will ensure PPAP approvals, manage APQP, and deliver conforming parts that support personalization and customer delight.

Requirements include 5+ years in supplier quality, engineering degree or equivalent, and strong communication, GD&T, and MSA/Cpk skills. This is a full-time on-site role with comprehensive benefits and equity participation possible.