Senior Supplier, Quality Engineer, BIW

Who We Are Looking For SLATE is looking for an energetic, organized, experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE), Body‑in‑White to join our growing team. The SQE will be supporting all aspects of Supplier Quality and performance. This position will be responsible for understanding and working closely with internal and external customers’ expectations, sourcing, quality, supplier development, delivering tooling, and parts on budget and on time per our program milestones. Responsibilities In this position, the candidate will be responsible for administering the APQP process, holding suppliers accountable to our Quality Requirements Manual, developing and implementing supplier partner KPI/scorecard, and implementing actions to improve supplier performance. The SQE will also be pivotal in evaluating suppliers for production awards, managing all aspects of supplier quality performance, developing strong supplier relationships, and working with all internal stakeholders to support the company’s overall objectives and core values. Qualifications Engineering Degree or equivalent, or previous working‑level experience 10+ years of Supplier Quality experience including site audits, continuous improvement, APQP, lean problem‑solving principles, and leading a team by example Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills Experience with varied components (stampings, extrusions, castings, seals, etc.) Ability to identify process issues and drive improvements to enhance operational efficiency and product quality Strong working knowledge of value‑driven supplier KPI and scorecard development and implementation Work directly with engineering and manufacturing regarding technical GD&T and drawing standards training and review Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills High level of integrity Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced startup environment Salary Range The compensation for this position is based on a range that Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position, taking into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job‑related knowledge; skill set; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual): $108,877.00 – $163,316.00 USD Annual Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401(k). The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr