Engineer Bumper Systems

Here at Scout Motors were carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt been around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute.

At Scout Motors we empower our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee Someone who is a visionary and a leader who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A gogetter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

About the Team

The Exterior Systems and Lighting Team within Scout is a very exciting and dynamic group to be a part of. Our team works on components you see on the exterior of the car. In this role you will specifically be working on exterior Bumper components.

What youll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pickup truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Responsible for engineering design and developing vehicle exterior systems including bumpers fascia grilles brackets exterior trim bumper beams and structural reinforcements.
• Develop Scout Bumper/Fascia Standards and Requirements to ensure a robust product. Ensure seamless integration into production processes while meeting all required program milestones and deliverables.
• Participate in and/or lead development of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages technical reviews and supplier selection.
• Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions and suppliers to set design direction and lead development packaging and of unique Scout components to develop creative and feasible designs that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
• Ensure all program targets including Piece Cost Investment ED&D Budget Timing Weight and Quality are met.
• Contribute to the development of product specification books test plans DVP&R DFMEA Control Plans and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models/Computer Aided Design(CAD) complete 3D packaging and validate with analytical models (FEA CFD Crash etc. to fulfill functional and design requirements and ensure compatibility using Design Rules Regulatory items and attributes such as NVH water management craftsmanship etc.
• Ensure all exterior components meet global safety regulations and work within defined manufacturing processes such as injection molding painting and assembly.
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functional teams.
• Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).
• Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure ontime validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component system and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.
• Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and preproduction development phases.
• Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing including field testing.
• Proactively stay attuned to new advancements market trends consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Follow automotive industry design best practices such as: Robust Engineering Design for Manufacturability and Design for Serviceability

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role require at least three days a weekattendance in office with inperson meetings and events regularly.
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events including travel to the assembly plant for launch Virtual Build events supplier visits tool shop visits etcon behalf of the company from time to time.
• Must be able to support international travel as needed (passport required).

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fastpaced highgrowth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• 4 years experience in vehicle exterior bumpers fascia Class A components and/or trim mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments acceptable. Including all three phases of product development (Design Test and Launch).
• Exterior systems technical skills/expertise with a 1st principles approach to problem solving.
• Bachelors degree in mechanical or relevant engineering field.
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical challenges in product design and development.
• Computer aided design (CAD) tools including CATIA V5/V6 experience is highly recommended.
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) tools including Teamcenter experience is highly recommended.
• Computer aided engineering (CAE) awareness and/or direct experience.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) material selection and design for manufacturing (DFM).
• Handson experience in automotive product launch including prototype builds and production rampup.
• Familiarity with design and engineering considerations for highvolume automotive production.
• Ability to work collaboratively within crossfunctional teams including suppliers design studios and vehicle engineering teams.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present technical concepts findings and recommendations to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

What youll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical mental and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical dental vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a fulltime exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $100000.00 $110000.00

Internal leveling code: IC10

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforceand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status disability pregnancyor anyother characteristicsprotected by law.Scout is committed to compliance with allapplicablefairemploymentpractice laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application preemployment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact