Intern, Production (Logistics)

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 trucks 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 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

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!

Here atScout Motorswerecarrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history: avehicle dating back to 1960thatforged the path for generations of rugged SUVs and Scout is more than a brand;itsa legacy rooted in exploration caretaking respect and hard work.

As an internyoulljoin teams dedicated to honoring that legacy the right way:

• Respect for the past and futureby taking an iconic American brand thathasntbeen around for a while electrifying it digitizing it and loading it with American innovation.

• Respect for communitiesby creating a company that stands for its people and its customers.

• Respect for work and playwith vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site a job site or on a Tuesday commute.

• Respect for customersby developing two powertrains that meet their requirements - an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

Scout Motors Internship Program

We will provide aspiring professionals with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with our talented inclusive and entrepreneurial teams. Undergraduate Interns will immerse themselves in therugged SUVs and truckslandscape gaining exposure to the latest trends technologies and market dynamics. Interns will be assigned meaningful projects aligned with Scouts goals. These projects will challenge interns to apply their academic knowledge in real-world scenarios fostering problem-solving skills and creativity while working under the mentorship of our leaders.

This program is designed for current undergraduate students who live in our local market. Please note that no housing stipend is provided.

2026Internship Program Overview

• Schedule: The program isanticipatedto run mid-May to mid-August 2026
• Duration: Our internship program runs approximately 12 weeks with the official end date varying dependent upon student needs and thestart of respective Fall academic calendars
• Transportation Housing: our Interns will be responsible for providing their own housing and transportation

Important Notes:

• Scout Motors will not provide relocation or sponsorship as part of ourInternshipprogram
• High preference for currently enrolledBachelors degree students

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role is on-site and will be based out of our Scout Motors location in Columbia SC.
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly.

Housing & Sponsorship:

• Scout Motors does not provide visa sponsorship or housing assistance for internship positions.

About the team

The Production team is responsible for building and stabilizing the manufacturing system that brings our vehicles from concept to series production. During ramp-up the focus is on establishing robust processes defining clear interfaces and ensuring operational readiness across the entire production organization.

Operating in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment similar to the industrialization phase of companies like Scout Motors the team works cross-functionally to translate product requirements into executable manufacturing processes. This includes aligning technical changes with operational impact supporting prototype and pre-series builds and preparing for stable series production.

As an intern you will gain insight into how a production organization is built from the ground up and how structure coordination and operational execution come together during a critical growth phase.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

Depending on your assignment and project focus your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the development and structuring of production-related documentation and standards
• Assisting in the design and coordination of structured enablement and knowledge-sharing concepts
• Supporting the implementation and tracking of performance indicators
• Contributing to the development of centralized tracking and reporting systems
• Assisting with process analysis and identification of efficiency improvements
• Supporting data collection validation and structured analysis to improve operational transparency
• Preparing dashboards reports and management-ready summaries
• Supporting coordination of operational flows and planning activities
• Assisting in demand validation and readiness verification activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and digital optimization efforts
• Supporting cross-functional alignment and structured follow-up of open topics

This role provides exposure to both operational and strategic aspects of manufacturing offering the opportunity to actively contribute to building scalable systems improving transparency and enabling efficient production ramp-up.

What youll bring

As a Scout you live our values through your actions every day:

• Lead with Respect You listen well communicate with care and treat everyone with dignity.
• Move with Intent You act with purpose stay focused and bring discipline to your work.
• Figure It OutYourecurious resourceful and resilient when facing challenges or ambiguity.
• Go Together You collaborate naturally build strong relationships and help the team succeed as one.
• Step Up You take initiative embrace responsibility and lean into opportunities to contribute.
• Make It Matter You take pride in the details deliver quality and aim for meaningful impact.
• Enjoy It You bring positivity enthusiasm and energy that makes the workday better for everyone.

In addition to living our Scout valuesyoullalso bring:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelors degree program for Mechanical Engineering Automotive Technology Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a similar field
• Must be able to work from Columbia SCfrom mid-May to mid-August 2026.
• Strong interest in electric vehicles automotive engineering and sustainable transportation.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management tools is preferred.

What youll gain

• Get a head-start into your career with hands-on experience in the one of the fastest-growing industries- electric vehicles
• Work hand-in-hand with talented professionals tackling innovative projects to help bring a best-in-class electric vehicle to market
• Make an impact on legacy product that will revolutionize the EV industry
• Improve your abilities and broaden your knowledge base in the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate $23.00 per hour

Internal leveling code: i0

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