Slate Auto · 2 days ago
Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Joining & Regulatory
Warsaw, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSlate Auto is dedicated to building safe and reliable vehicles while promoting reindustrialization in the USA. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer – Regulatory & Joining leads compliance and audits, focusing on bonding processes, regulatory alignment, and cross-functional problem solving to ensure product safety and quality.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Plan and execute internal audits against applicable government and industry requirements (e.g., FMVSS-related quality controls, EPA/FIFRA considerations for adhesives/sealants handling, OSHA/EHS)
Interpret regulatory standards and translate into plant-level procedures, work instructions, and control plans
Maintain audit readiness: documentation control, traceability, training records, and CAPA follow-through
Develop and validate bonding processes for laminated/tempered glass, glass-filled PP, and urethane bonding systems
Define and standardize surface prep, primers, cure parameters, open times, and environmental controls (temp/RH)
Establish acceptance criteria and controls to ensure cohesive bond integrity vs. purely adhesive failure modes
Author and maintain methods such as wet maps, knife/peel tests, lap-shear, and coupon-level validation for bonding
Create incoming and in-process verification plans; implement SPC and reaction plans for drifts or out-of-spec results
Lead gauge R&R and MSA for bonding-related measurements and visual standards
Facilitate structured problem solving (5-Why, Ishikawa, 8D) for bonding escapes and process variation
Write clear problem statements; define containment, root cause, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Coach production, maintenance, and supplier teams on defect prevention and robust process windows
Assist with manufacturing related recalls and maintain communication with Slate’s Global product safety teams
Own daily 5S standards in bonding and inspection areas; sustain audit scorecards
Define and publish bonding quality KPIs (first pass yield, rework, adhesion failures, audit findings)
Drive continuous improvement and standard work updates; present results in tier meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
3+ years in manufacturing quality, regulatory compliance, or process engineering
Hands-on experience with bonding processes (glass, PP-GF, urethane) and related test methods (wet maps, knife/peel)
Auditing experience and strong familiarity with government/industry requirements; demonstrated CAPA leadership
Proficiency with ERP/MRP, SPC, MSA, and document control tools; strong analytical and communication skills
Excellent product and process assessment, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
Strong teamwork, communication, assertiveness, and entrepreneurial thinking
Highest level of integrity and ability to make data-driven decisions
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment
Preferred
Automotive experience (FMVSS context), IATF 16949/ISO 9001 knowledge
Experience with supplier quality, incoming material validation, and adhesive supplier management
Power BI or data visualization for KPI reporting knowledge
Benefits
Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
Company
Slate Auto
Slate Auto is an electric motor vehicle manufacturing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$111.03M2024-12-01Series B
2023-06-22Series A· $111.03M
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