Incoming Quality Engineer – Group Leader

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

• Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all supplied components and materials across Slate manufacturing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality technicians and team leaders, ensuring consistent execution of incoming quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain incoming inspection procedures, control plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Serve as the primary incoming quality interface to all manufacturing areas, supporting production, launches, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define quality expectations, ensure compliance to specifications, and drive corrective actions.
• Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Own containment of nonconforming incoming material, including segregation, documentation, supplier communication, and disposition (rework, return, scrap).
• Support new product and process launches by validating incoming parts, PPAP readiness, and production release.
• Coordinate and support incoming and process audits to applicable standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, internal requirements).
• Maintain quality documentation including inspection records, supplier quality reports, and control plans.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality, process capability, cost, and risk reduction.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and hands‑on support to quality technicians and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure a safe, compliant work environment aligned with health and safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of incoming and manufacturing quality.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in incoming, supplier, or manufacturing quality within an automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams or acting in a group leader / supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, supplier quality management, and containment processes.
• Experience with automotive quality tools and standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, start‑up or launch environment.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

• Experience with electric vehicle components or high‑voltage systems.
• Six Sigma, ASQ, or other quality certifications.
• Experience supporting multi‑site or cross‑functional manufacturing operations.
• Background in supplier development or launch readiness.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.