Design Quality Lead, Propulsion

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love-and 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

Slate Auto is looking for a Propulsion Quality Engineer with extensive experience in HV Batteries, Electric Drive Units (EDU) and Electrical Systems to join our growing team. This involves a deep understanding of the design, manufacturing and Launch of these systems. Candidates with certifications in Six Sigma will be given preference.

| WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Develop strategy and implement robust quality management processes ensuring that our products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with teams across product development, manufacturing, and supplier quality to define, integrate, and optimize quality standards into the final product for our valued customers.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to resolve process and product quality issues.
• Manage detection and prevention systems for Special Characteristics to ensure compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Identify and mitigate risk through application of FMEAs (Design and Process), DVPs, and Control Plans.
• Effective use of Data Analytics to identify (Pareto) opportunities and drive problem solving.
• Support the planning, execution and evaluation of product test drives within quality
• Execute quality approvals of functions and systems as appropriate and planned.
• Support market analysis activities, quality studies and benchmarking activities as required.

| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

The role will be expected to have high integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive and growth mindset. You will feel comfortable operating in a start-up, flexible and fast-paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals!

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.

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

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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 recar-talent_acquisition@slate.auto.