Slate Auto Quality Technician

Slate; Warsaw, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure products meet quality and safety standards. The role collaborates with Production to uphold QC requirements, perform inspections and tests, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in automotive QA, strong measurement tool skills, and the ability to read drawings and specs while maintaining precise documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Technician in a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with a wide range of measurement tools.
• Ability to read part drawings, material specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of quality control principles and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with quality management systems and standards (ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO16949, ISO31000).
• Good communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specs.
• Use measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs, hardness testers, optical comparators) for part measurement.
• Assist in validating new designs and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct process audits and drive improvements with coaching or ownership of actions.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production to ensure QA standards.
• Maintain accurate data and records; participate in calibration and quality system audits.
• Learn through training or on-the-job to close skill gaps.

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.