Supplier Quality Engineer â Chassis / ADAS
Supplier Quality Engineer â Chassis / ADAS
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Job Description
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!
Overview
The Supplier Quality Engineer Chassis / ADAS is responsible for ensuring that suppliers meet Scout Motors quality standards throughout the product lifecycle. This includes advanced quality planning launch support and ongoing performance management of suppliers for Chassis and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) components.
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:
Audit Management
- Plan coordinate and lead complete vehicle audit processes aligned with customer and internal quality standards.
- Simulate customer experience to identify quality concerns before delivery.
- Develop and maintain systematic audit schedules.
Quality Control
- Analyze audit data to identify quality trends and systemic issues.
- Collaborate with engineering manufacturing and design to resolve quality concerns.
- Drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Team Leadership
- Mentor and guide a team of quality auditors.
- Promote a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement.
Customer Focus
- Ensure customer specifications and feedback are incorporated into the audit and quality assurance process.
- Provide clear communication of issues and resolutions across stakeholder groups.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed records of audit findings and actions.
- Deliver reports and recommendations to leadership for quality enhancement.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead and implement process improvements based on audit learnings and best practices.
- Benchmark industry quality standards and tools.
Compliance
- Ensure alignment with relevant ISO IATF and regulatory standards.
- Uphold Scout Motors policies and quality system requirements.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia South Carolina.
- 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 from time to time.
- In-person presence for audits meetings and collaboration
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required 40-70% of the time. Passport & valid drivers license .
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 degree in Quality Engineering Automotive Technology or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 35 years of automotive quality assurance or supplier quality experience especially in chassis or ADAS systems.
- Proven experience leading cross-functional quality initiatives.
- Proficiency in quality tools: FMEA APQP PPAP 8D SPC and ISO 9001 / IATF 16949.
- Strong data-driven problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal capabilities.
- Certifications like CQE CQA or Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) are preferred.
- Hands-on knowledge of automotive manufacturing and inspection tools.
- Flexibility to work extended hours during launch and critical phases.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 40-70% of the time
- Passport required
- Valid drivers license 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 - $125000.00
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
Employment Type
Full Time
