Senior Quality Leader — Accessories & SUV Programs

Slate Auto LLC; United States; On-site; USD 185,293 - 308,822; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Head of Quality for Accessories & SUV to own quality strategy from design through launch. You will lead PQEs and SQEs across programs, defining standards, and driving risk management with executive visibility.

You will manage APQP/PPAP activities, supplier quality, and quality systems, leveraging eQMS tools and PLM interfaces to ensure symptom-free product readiness for serial production. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic risk oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field.
• 12+ years in automotive quality engineering; at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading both program quality and supplier quality functions; hands-on in launch environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead PQEs and SQEs for Accessories and SUV programs.
• Own APQP, PPAP, and quality gates across APQP phases.
• Drive PPAP readiness for DV, PV, and Job 1 builds.
• Report quality risks and executive-level updates on launch readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Quality engineering

Executive communication

APQP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Polarion

IntellaQuest eQMS

Windchill

Job description

Slate is seeking a Head of Quality for Accessories & SUV to own quality strategy from design through launch. You will lead PQEs and SQEs across programs, defining standards, and driving risk management with executive visibility.

You will manage APQP/PPAP activities, supplier quality, and quality systems, leveraging eQMS tools and PLM interfaces to ensure symptom-free product readiness for serial production. This role combines hands-on leadership with strategic risk oversight.