Engineer, Supplier Quality Battery Systems & High-Voltage Components

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 advanced development through mass production using APQP and VDA quality management processes.
• Ensure all quality performance and functional standards are met in the supply chain to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership at suppliers to ensure Scouts quality expectations are met; escalate risks and concerns as needed.
• Drive proactive and reactive containment activities at suppliers.
• Review and participate in the approval of boundary samples appearance catalogs and related materials.
• Ensure effective change management for product architecture requests.
• Manage supplier PPAPs and ongoing quality activities from development to series production.
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to escalate issues and drive timely resolution.
• Lead supplier improvements in cost quality and manufacturability.
• Facilitate alignment of technical requirements between suppliers and Scouts Purchasing Quality and Design teams.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage corrective actions to ensure supplier performance delivery and reliability expectations are met.
• Collaborate with Design Quality and Manufacturing teams to define performance specifications and supplier metrics.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ensure suppliers have robust processes for mass industrialization and seamless production of high-quality products.
• Validate supplier corrective actions for design/process changes and apply read-across methodology to similar lines or suppliers.
• Support evaluation of new or alternative materials that improve robustness manufacturability quality or cost.
• Participate in supplier reviews including new supplier onboarding and design-for-manufacturability assessments.
• Guide suppliers in applying best manufacturing practices testing gauging poke-yokes and correct assembly equipment.
• Drive quality improvements with Engineering Quality and Operations to meet or exceed KPIs.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and rapid response to ensure Scouts vehicle quality standards are upheld.
• Act as a professional representative of Scout when working with suppliers.
• Support mitigation of warranty claims and drive closure with suppliers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across Scout departments.
• Support NCR resolution and related quality documentation
• 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 dailyattendance 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.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required approximately 40 - 70% of the time. Valid drivers license required. 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.
• 5 years of experience in Supplier Quality with focus on HV battery systems cooling systems energy conversion and HV harnessing.
• Strong knowledge of battery performance: energy content charge/discharge performance lifecycle and thermal behavior.
• Technical expertise in vehicle development production and supply chain management.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle assembly and functional quality assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of quality management methodologies and systems.
• Familiarity with PPAP APQP VDA processes and GD&T inspection.
• VDA Auditing experience preferred.
• Understanding of safety standards IATF VDA ISO DIN and regulatory requirements.
• Certification in AIAG Core Tools: MSA APQP FMEA Control Plans PPAP.
• Proven ability to lead supplier activities at the management level and ensure alignment with customer requirements.
• Strong project management skills with results-driven execution.
• Proficiency in SPC data analysis and technical writing with the ability to simplify complex issues.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required approximately 40 - 70% of the time.
• Valid drivers license required.
• 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 Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and 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 Motors 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