Engineer, Body Structures

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!

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 sheet metal design and release of body structure stampings and assemblies for new products ensuring innovative and optimized solutions for Scout vehicles.
• Manage the design of parts to meet cost weight and vehicle performance targets at all design milestones.
• Conduct analysis of sections components and subsystems to drive the design of part to support the overall vehicle efficiencies.
• Develop CAD to support design alternative studies and production development of parts.
• Participate in collaborative design and creation of a simulation environment for testing new body system concepts and ideas related to vehicle handling safety features and overall driving experience.
• Support the development prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing including field testing.
• Proactively stay attuned to consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Contribute to the design of production facilities for body systems of the Scout trucks & SUVs.
• Manage resources efficiently including supplier partners.
• Be a key member within the body structures team and liaison with all Scout functions.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role require 35 daysattendance 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 on behalf of the companyfrom time to time.
• Travel: Travel to support preproduction builds and production startup in our South Carolina plant.

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:

• Education/Certifications: A minimum of a Bachelors degree in design vehicle design and or mechanical engineering or a relevant field.
• Years of Experience required in type of role: Minimum 6years of experience in Closures or Body Structures CAD development and data collection (i.e. TCE VW connect or other similar systems).
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Expert in utilizing CATIA V5 and/or 3DX for designing and developing detailed parts.
• Willingness to train team in 3DX usage
• Strong technical skills and expertise in sheet metal design of body structures components and systems.
• Familiarity with computeraided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.
• Ability to manage remote teams that are in Mexico or off shores.

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 inLos 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 inNew 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