Specialist, Drive Train Engineer

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!

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace. As a Drive Train CFT Engineer you will act as a key technical interface between product production and quality throughout pre-series pilot and series production phases.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Act as the technical lead for electric drive train systems within the Pilot Hall environment.
• Support production teams in achieving daily build targets quality objectives and launch milestones.
• Analyze troubleshoot and resolve drive train e-motor gearbox and system integration issues to ensure stable and repeatable production.
• Define implement and track short-term and long-term containment actions for deviations related to product design component quality or assembly processes.
• Collaborate closely with production maintenance quality and engineering teams to ensure seamless system integration and issue resolution.
• Identify and proactively address equipment tooling process or communication gaps to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional team meetings ensuring alignment transparency and timely escalation of risks and blockers.
• Conduct root cause analyses and drive sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and process inefficiencies impacting production flow and drive train quality.
• Provide technical instruction coaching and guidance on required methods standards and regulations.
• Track coordinate and support special build events validation builds and pilot runs within the Pilot Hall assembly team.
• Ensure effective knowledge transfer and training of team members to strengthen technical capability and production readiness.

In this role you will hold end-to-end responsibility for all drive trainrelated topics within Pilot Hall while actively developing and supporting the team.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location inColumbia South Carolina.
• This role requires daily attendance in the office with regular in-person meetings and events.
• 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.

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:

• 5 years of professional experience in vehicle or powertrain production with a focus on stabilizing optimizing and launching production processes.
• A Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience gained through multiple years of hands-on work in automotive production or electric drive systems.
• Strong ability to navigate complex organizations and collaborate effectively across production maintenance quality and engineering teams.
• Proven structured and analytical problem-solving skills to address technical and process-related challenges.
• Sound judgment and a data-driven mindset to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• High proficiency in DFMEA PFMEA and control plans to ensure robust and stable quality processes.
• Experience using metrology equipment measurement systems and reports to validate products and drive continuous improvement.

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

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 $100000.00 - $125000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Residing in San 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