Launch Management Engineer – Body Shop

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:

• Coordinate factory and supplier technical readiness for body shop during vehicle launch ensuring robust production body shop in high-level committees providing technical insights and aligning with launch objectives. Collect analyze and distribute technical data maintaining accurate documentation for decision making and future reference. Monitor project milestones deadlines and budgets for press parts and ladder frames addressing risks proactively. Collaborate with finance teams to assess costs prepare forecasts and implement cost-effective launch strategies. Ensure seamless collaboration between technical departments and vehicle manufacturing site monitoring measure effectiveness. Facilitate training and knowledge-sharing on press shop and ladder frame processes to enhance team expertise. Support production workflows from press shop to final assembly adhering to product standards and timelines for all Per-series Production. Monitor qualification processes including Q-Features catalog and dimensional accuracy indices ensuring top product quality for Pre-series Vehicles. Identify and implement process improvements optimizing paving workflows and meeting launch goals efficiently.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location: 2142 Boyce Street Ste 301 Columbia SC 29201
• The responsibilities of this role require 3-4 daysattendance 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:

• Masters degree in Engineering (any) Business or related field of study and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was lieu of a Masters degree in Engineering (any) Business or related field of study and four (4) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained employer will also accept a Bachelors degree in Engineering (any) Business or related field of study and six (6) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. Must also have demonstrated experience in the following: Product Design and Layout Software (Catia V5 or MicroStation); Lean Manufacturing; Product Planning; Equipment Design; OSHA Safety Standards; Change Management; Model Care; JIRA; Visio; Visual systems; Project Management; SAP; Ergonomic evaluations; Quality circles; Engineering drafting; and Modeling software (Process Designer or Process Simulator).

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 $120000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

To apply email resume to: or submit a resume to or submit a resume to Must reference Job Title & Job Code: 000099. EOE.

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