Slate Auto Quality Technician

Slate; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate seeks a Quality Technician to perform quality assurance tasks, ensuring products meet safety and quality standards in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

You will inspect materials, components, and finished parts, use CMMs and precision tools, and support engineering and production with QC data and analysis. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience.
• 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 (e.g., ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO16949, ISO31000).
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs, etc.) for accurate part measurement.
• Assist in validation and verification of new designs and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through coaching or direct ownership of resolutions.
• Perform detailed process audits and drive targeted improvements.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production to ensure QC compliance.
• Maintain accurate data and records of work performed.
• Learn through training or on-the-job training for calibration, CMM programming, and quality audits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

QC measurements

Reading drawings

Independent worker

Communication

Education

Vocational/Community college coursework

Tools

CMM programming

Calipers

Micrometers

Hardness testers

Optical comparators

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love - doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization.

The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a Quality Technician to perform quality assurance tasks. The position is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured meet or exceed quality standards as well as all safety and environmental requirements are met. This position will be in Quality Control and will collaborate with the Production team as needed.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Knowledge of QC related work instructions, procedures, and calibration/verification requirements of QC equipment.
• Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize various measurement tools and equipment, such as hard gages, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, hardness testers, and CMM's to conduct efficient and accurate part measurement.
• Assist in the validation and verification of new product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Whether assigned or self-chosen, utilize existing problem-solving skills perpetually in contribution towards continuous improvement efforts in our manufacturing and assembly areas.
• Perform detailed process audits and drive targeted improvement actions through coaching of others or direct ownership of the resolution.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production teams to ensure compliance to quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely data and other records for work performed.
• Where skill gaps exist, learn through training or OJT, processes such as calibration, CMM programming, and quality system auditing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• 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.
• A strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO16949, ISO31000).
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinkative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

ABOUT US

At Slate, we've got one job: building a vehicle you'll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don't like paying for stuff we don't need.
We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.