VP, Production Quality

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We are looking for a Vice President of Production Quality to build scale and lead the plant quality function at Scout Motors. This role is foundational to our success and requires an experienced automotive quality leader who has stood up production quality systems in a high-growth OEM environment led through launches and inspired large teams both professional and hourly to deliver excellence every day. This is a rare opportunity to define the quality culture strategy and systems of a new OEM while honoring Scout s heritage and living our values.

As VP Production Quality you will own the end-to-end production quality vision and execution for Scout Motors South Carolina manufacturing operations. You will:

Lead with Respect

• Build scale and lead a high-performing inclusive Production Quality organization across plant quality supplier quality warranty and customer experience.
• Inspire and develop leaders at all levels professional and hourly creating clear accountability psychological safety and pride in craftsmanship.

Move with Intent

• Define and execute the Production Quality strategy aligned to Scout Motors business objectives and North American market expectations.
• Establish robust quality governance KPIs and decision-making forums that drive clarity speed and results.

Figure It Out

• Design implement and continuously improve production quality processes within the Scout Motors Business Management System (BMS).
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives that reduce direct run rate issues scrap rework and warranty risk especially through launch and ramp-up.

Go Together

• Partner deeply with Engineering Manufacturing Supply Chain and Purchasing to embed quality into design industrialization supplier readiness and series production.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared objectives and a single definition of right the first time.

Step Up

• Own supplier quality performance across a complex multi-tier supply chain driving sustainable corrective actions and holding partners accountable.
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer overseeing vehicle audits warranty data and customer feedback loops.

Make It Matter

• Balance quality cost delivery and risk with strong strategic analytical and financial judgment.

Enjoy It

• Build something meaningful establishing the quality foundation for a company that people believe in are proud to work for and love to drive.

Scope & Impact

• End to end responsibility for production quality at the Scout Motors South Carolina manufacturing facility
• Leadership of a rapidly growing Production Quality organization
• Direct influence on product integrity production continuity customer satisfaction and brand reputation

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia SC.
• The responsibilities of this role require 4-5 days 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 company from time to time.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required approximately 20 % of the time. Valid drivers license required. Passport required

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. You ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. You ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• 15 years of experience in automotive production quality with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role in an OEM; Expertise in new product launches
• Bachelor degree is required Master degree is preferred.
• Deep expertise in setting up Production Quality processes as part of the Scout Business Management System (BMS)
• Strong background in manufacturing quality warranty management and customer feedback integration
• Advanced capability in supplier quality management across global multi tier supply networks
• Proven ability to lead cross functional organizations at senior executive level
• Track record of building and scaling large quality organizations
• Knowledge in data engineering and data analytics as well as in implementation of digital solutions to facilitate a Data Driven Quality approach.
• Strong strategic analytical and financial acumen balancing quality cost delivery and risk
• Strong teamwork and communication skills a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Current knowledge of automotive quality trends technologies and best in class practices