Analyst, Plant Engineering Assembly (Tools and Jigs)

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:

• Analyzing technical problems and developing technical solutions and preparing the implementation of planning concepts and projects including the corresponding design specifications or framework conditions for the assembly store area. Ensuring defined measures and analysis of techniques or processes including analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions considering economic standards.
• Define KPIs for production processes equipment and methods across all work sequences in the plant engineering department and supporting of these scopes into space plans considering the requirements of all departments (and social partners)
• Creation of production plans for all work sequences according to the valid time finding procedures. Ensuring and controlling the defined measures and coordinating the activities of the technical contractors
• Analyzing and writing of technical specifications of production equipment and clarification of technical issues with technical contractors as well as suppliers of Assembly-Shop equipment
• Supporting of layouts tracking time schedules and investment plans following economic standards
• Preparation of offers comparative analyses and purchase orders
• Realization of PV 0-series and production ramp-up to series operation
• Processing of planning orders improvement proposals and change requests including ongoing revision
• Supporting of related departments R&D and operators with focus on the implementation of suggestions for the product design according to production requirements and the identification of optimization measures
• Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder
• This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors employees involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines standards and regulations

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia SC.
• 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 companyfrom time to time.

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:

• 1-3 years of professional experience in automotive production and/or plant engineering
• Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical engineering or related fields preferred
• Special skills in general assembly equipment especially in tools and jigs like:
  • Design and Development of Tools and Jigs
  • Tooling and Jig Selection
  • Troubleshooting
  • Understanding of product requirements and aligning with tools and jig requirements
  • Collaboration with Production Teams and production stakeholders
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Cost Management
• Desirable skills
  • Knowledges about stakeholders and interfaces to the assembly area (like production quality industrial engineering building infrastructure pilot hall EHS department)
  • Knowledge in equipment planning processes starting from the concept up to the final handover to production
  • Ensure production processes
  • Process planning and sequencing of product sequences
  • Product understanding and derivation of the effects on assembly processes assembly equipment and ergonomics
  • Fundamental skills in office applications and presenting results to the team the management or the board
  • Skills in web-based applications
  • Costumer orientated skills
  • P-FMEA skills
  • Poka Yoke
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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 $80000.00 - $97500.00

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