{"id":1198573,"url":"https://alion.io/job/slate-qms-q-excellence-lead","title":"QMS, Q Excellence Lead","company":{"id":1772423,"name":"Slate","domain":"slate.auto","url":"https://alion.io/company/slate-auto","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Warsaw, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":108877,"max":163316,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":163316},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-08-06T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-08-06","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T19:40:47Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":50,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":50},"description":"ABOUT SLATE\nAt 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.\n| WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:\nWe are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Plant CI - Q-Excellence Lead to join our Quality team in our automotive plant. In this role, you will be a key technical leader responsible for supporting the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Operating System (QOS), and Process Management Tools (PMT).\nYou will act as a subject matter expert and change agent for CI and quality excellence initiatives, partnering closely with Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders. This role requires strong hands-on execution capability, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence without authority in a fast-paced, start-up environment.\n| WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT:\nApplicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.\n| WHAT YOU GET TO DO:\nServe as a CI and Q-Excellence subject matter expert supporting QMS, QOS, and PMT deployment and sustainment across the plant\n\nSupport the development, integration, rollout, and continuous improvement of quality systems aligned with business objectives\n\nExecute and support CI initiatives focused on quality, process stability, waste reduction, and data-driven decision making\n\nSupport startup, validation, training, user support, and ongoing optimization of quality systems and tools\n\nGather user feedback and business requirements to improve usability and effectiveness of QMS and QOS tools\n\nPartner with IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality systems are reliable, compliant, and scalable\n\nSupport supplier quality and manufacturing quality processes through effective use of QMS/QOS tools\n\nParticipate in internal and external audits (ISO, IATF), including audit preparation, execution support, and follow-up actions\n\nSupport supplier audits as required to drive compliance and performance improvement\n\nMonitor quality system performance metrics, identify gaps or risks, and support corrective and preventive actions\n\nAnalyze quality data to improve data accuracy, reporting, and insight generation\n\nDevelop and deliver training materials and user guidance related to quality systems, CI tools, and best practices\n\nSupport service requests related to management systems, processes, methods, tools, and training\n\nParticipate in and support special projects related to CI, Q-Excellence, and data analysis\n\nSupport definition and improvement of quality processes, methods, and tools in collaboration with cross-functional teams\n\n| WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:\nThe role requires high integrity, curiosity, and a strong continuous improvement mindset. You will be comfortable working in a flexible, fast-paced environment while collaborating across functions to achieve shared goals.\n8+ years related experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years with Master's degree, 3 years with PhD or equivalent experience\n\nWorking knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA\n\nHands-on experience supporting QMS/QOS implementation, execution, or system enhancements\n\nExperience working with quality data, reporting, and analytics\n\nExposure to PLM, MES, and ERP system integrations (preferred)\n\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills\n\nAbility to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills\n\nStrong technical and procedural documentation skills\n\nAbility to make data-driven decisions and support corrective and preventive actions\n\nExperience supporting audits (VDA, ISO, or IATF); auditor certification a plus\n\nPassion for quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence\n\n| SALARY RANGE:\nThe compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.\nBase Pay Range (Annual)\n108,877.00 - 163,316.00 USD Annual\nWHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?\nAt Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.\nSafety First\n\nDelight Customers\n\nOne Team\n\nRelentless Improvement\n\nFast, Frugal, and Scrappy\n\nRespectful Collaboration\n\nPositive Legacy\n\nWE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.\nSlate 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.\nSlate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. 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