Automotive Quality Technician - QC & Process Improvement

Slate; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure products meet stringent quality and safety standards. The role sits in Quality Control and collaborates with Production to uphold precision and reliability in every part.

You will inspect materials, components, and finished goods, perform measurements with gages, calipers, micrometers, and CMMs, and support process validation. Strong QC knowledge and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a Quality Technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment (automotive BIW preferred).
• Proficiency using a wide range of measurement tools.
• Ability to interpret part drawings, material, and engineering specifications.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO16949, ISO31000).

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Perform inspections and tests using standard QC equipment.
• Utilize measurement tools to conduct accurate part measurements.
• Assist in validation and verification of new product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and assembly areas.
• Conduct detailed process audits and lead corrective actions with coaching or ownership.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production teams to ensure QC compliance.
• Maintain accurate data and records of work performed.
• Learn calibration, CMM programming, and quality system auditing through training or on‑the‑job.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Measurement tools

Drawings interpretation

QC principles

Communication

Education

Vocational/Community college coursework

Tools

Hard gages

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparators

CMMs

Job description

Slate is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure products meet stringent quality and safety standards. The role sits in Quality Control and collaborates with Production to uphold precision and reliability in every part.

You will inspect materials, components, and finished goods, perform measurements with gages, calipers, micrometers, and CMMs, and support process validation. Strong QC knowledge and attention to detail are essential.