Group Leader, Manufacturing Quality Technicians

** 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 is looking for a dynamic, experienced Manufacturing Quality Technician Group Leader to join our growing team. The position will primarily focus on new products and process development and will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and successful launch.  The role will utilize core quality skills and tools to manufacture and deliver the highest quality products within our various manufacturing processes.  

The expectation will be to work closely with internal and external partners to ensure we exceed customers’ expectations.
** WHAT YOU GET TO DO:
*** Lead and manage a team of quality technicians and team leaders, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight.
* Develop and implement process inspections according to the control plans and inspection processes defined.
* Oversee assembly operations for quality technicians, including testing procedures, instrument maintenance, and quality assurance practices.
* Coordinate internal audits ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements for the assembly areas.
* Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to support line inspection needs in manufacturing and processes.
* Evaluate and implement new technologies and methodologies to improve measurement accuracy and efficiency for quality control of the assembly processes.
* Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to assembly quality processes.
* Ensure a safe and compliant environment, adhering to health and safety protocols.
* Provide technical expertise in assembly quality processes, guiding decision-making for measurement systems and improvements with the quality technicians in the assembly areas.
* Experience with vehicle inspections, repairs, electrical, and software data interpretation for vehicles.
* Assembly production environments require hands-on technical work.
* Interaction with cross-functional teams and internal auditors.
* Develop and implement quality processes.
* Collaborate cross-functionally:
Work with various teams to ensure quality and metrology requirements are developed and seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing process.
* Perform audits and inspections:
Regularly audit and inspect manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
* Supplier Quality Management:
Collaborate with the supplier quality team to set and monitor quality expectations for incoming materials and components, ensuring parts standards are used and understood.
* Enforce quality processes and standards for quality in assembly:
Work with development, product management, and manufacturing teams to define quality processes and technical standards for metrology requirements.
* Provide quality support:
Offer quality support to technical and manufacturing teams, driving and supporting daily operations with a focus on assembly quality.
* Lead and mentor team leaders to ensure consistent execution of quality standards and foster leadership development within the quality organization.
* Additional duties:
Perform other duties as assigned, including those related to quality in assembly.
** 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 flexible and fast paced environment with a collaborative approach to achieving goals!  You’ll also bring:
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality Management, or a related field with a minimum of 4+ years of experience in engineering or quality assurance and control within a manufacturing environment. Alternatively, 12 years of experience in a technical-related industry as a technician.
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