Lead Quality Engineer – Analyst and Fleet Manager

About the role

SLATE seeks an accomplished Problem Management Analyst and Fleet Manager. We are seeking an experienced (10+ years) quality engineer to develop AI-first issue management processes and oversee a broad fleet of development and customer vehicles. This individual will bring extensive project management or problem-solving expertise.

Responsibilities

• Analyze issues, triage new problems, assign people, identify risks, and manage the flow and execution of problem resolution.
• Lead DAILY reviews to manage flow of problem execution.
• Lead workshops with cross-functional teams to coordinate activities / timing / RASIC.
• Identify significant risks and escalate them.
• Influence positive outcomes through people skills and data.
• Capture Lessons Learned in Design and Process (DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP).
• Utilize AI to analyze data, identify and solve problems and integrate solutions.
• Manages High Mileage and Fast Feedback Fleets and gathers customer data on sold vehicles in first 90 days of ownership.
• This may include managing both external companies and/or contract resources directly reporting to this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or the Sciences
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification in Six Sigma (IDDOV/DMAIC) and Structured Problem Solving will give you an edge!
• 10+ years in automotive engineering or product quality, with direct experience
• 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

Skills

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams with clear communication and confident, results-oriented decision-making
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in parallel
• Advanced proficiency in product assessment, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis methodologies (Six Sigma, DFSS, Red X, or equivalent)
• High integrity with a disciplined, data-driven approach to quality decisions
• Adaptable and effective in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Pay

Base Pay Range (Annual): 123,339.00 – 185,009.00 USD

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Equity program (subject to program rules)
• Discretionary annual incentive program (subject to program rules)