Senior Automotive Problem Solver - Master Black Belt

Slate; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Equity program

Job summary

Slate is seeking an experienced Problem Solver and Master Black Belt to join our automotive design and manufacturing team in the USA. You will lead structured problem solving (Six Sigma, DFSS), coach cross-functional teams, and drive robust solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and quality across vehicle programs.

You will apply Lean methods, manage risk, capture lessons in DFMEAs and DVPs, and leverage data and AI to prevent issues.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in automotive engineering or product quality, with direct experience as a dedicated Problem Solver.
• Deep technical knowledge of product and vehicle design, development, and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success launching new programs on time while meeting quality and program metrics.
• Working knowledge of NHTSA FMVSS requirements and CAE methods applied to safety, NVH, and durability optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams in structured problem solving – Six Sigma (DMAIC), DFSS (IDDOV), Shainin RedX or equivalent.
• Lead workshops with cross-functional teams on problem root cause / solution development.
• Influence positive outcomes through people skills and data.
• Capture lessons learned in DFMEAs and DVPs.
• Define and improve processes to eliminate waste (Lean - TIMWOODS, VSM, 5S).
• Identify risk and develop solutions.
• Utilize AI to identify and solve problems and integrate solutions.
• Define quality requirements, oversee quality maturity management, and validate functions and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Black Belt or Master Black Belt (Six Sigma)

Job description

Slate is seeking an experienced Problem Solver and Master Black Belt to join our automotive design and manufacturing team in the USA. You will lead structured problem solving (Six Sigma, DFSS), coach cross-functional teams, and drive robust solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and quality across vehicle programs.

You will apply Lean methods, manage risk, capture lessons in DFMEAs and DVPs, and leverage data and AI to prevent issues.