Specialist, Vehicle Audit

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 go-getter 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 pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Support supplier quality planning and execution of manufacturing assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production using APQP and VDA quality management processes.
• Support all quality performance and functional standards to ensure all vehicle activities are met in the supply chain to meet Customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership at Suppliers to ensure Scouts Quality expectations are met and that suppliers can meet the industrialization related activities on time with the Supplier Quality team and escalate when unable.
• Responsible for proactive and reactive containment at the suppliers.
• Responsible to review and participate in approval of necessary boundary samples appearance catalogs etc.
• Responsible to ensure change management occurs and is identified properly and proactively for product architecture requests.
• Responsible for Supplier PPAPs and ongoing activities within the supply chain from development to series production.
• Work as a partner with the Supply chain to ensure escalations of issues are raised and resolutions are resolved in a timely manner.
• Lead supplier improvements in cost quality and manufacturability.
• Facilitate understanding of technical requirements between Suppliers with Scout Purchasing Quality and Design teams to always ensure proper transparency and communication.
• Responsible for supplier audits and corrective actions to ensure their ability to meet part performance delivery and reliability expectations.
• Collaborate with Scouts Design Quality and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics.
• Accountable for ongoing monitoring supplier manufacturing process development launch readiness for new products and design changes.
• Responsible to drive continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure suppliers have exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote mass industrialization through efficient and seamless production of high-quality products.
• Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are capable and robust using read across methodology for similar manufacturing lines and/or suppliers.
• Facilitate new or alternative materials for that will positively impact design robustness quality manufacturability or cost reduction.
• Participate in supplier reviews including new suppliers and design for manufacturability reviews.
• Support / lead suppliers in efficient use of best methods of manufacturing testing and gauging poke-yokes and correct tools or assembly equipment to use
• Drive Quality improvements with Engineering Quality and Operations to ensure Quality KPIs are met and drive to exceed expectations.
• Support the planning execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles through fast response methodologies.
• Lead participate and drive Scouts Quality expectations as required to ensure KPIs are met.
• Act with dignity and respect on behalf of Scout when at a supplier.
• Work to mitigate warranty claims with suppliers to drive closure and resolution of issues with the cross-functional group.
• Work cross functionally with other departments within Scout.
• Support NCR resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person 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 company 40-70% of the time. May entail international travel 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 fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical/Vehicle engineering industrial engineering or related field.
• VDA & ASPICE auditing experience preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Automotive Electronics/ Power Train (PT) Chassis Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Connectivity technologies and diagnostics in a Supplier Quality role
• Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of vehicle development vehicle production and supply chain management.
• System-level and end-to-end testing including functional performance and integration testing
• Analyze and resolve issues identified during testing phases and throughout the product life cycle
• Troubleshoot and investigate root causes of failures in connectivity or IID components
• Excellent operations experience and very good understanding of the vehicle assembly/functionality.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO 26262 (functional safety) ASPICE or other automotive quality standards
• Manage homologation and regulatory compliance for in-vehicle connectivity systems.
• Great written and verbal communications skills.
• Sound knowledge of quality management and methodologies.
• Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP/ VDA processes; In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection.
• VDA Auditing experience preferred.
• Understanding of safety requirements
• Understanding of IATF VDA ISO DIN and regulatory requirements
• Strong teamwork and communication skills a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Certification in AIAG Core Tools- MSA APQP FMEA Control Plans PPAP
• Leadership and team management abilities with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Proven results and ability to direct supplier activities at the management level to ensure suppliers can meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Proven ability to execute project management techniques.
• Strong technical writing ability using SPC and data analysis as well as an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner.
• Valid drivers license.
• Passport required.

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 full-time 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 $95000.00 - $120000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

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 pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact