Launch Management Engineer - Press and Frame
Here at Scout Motors, we're 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, it’s 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 hasn’t 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 you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!
What you’ll do
As a Launch Management Engineer - Press and Frame at Scout Motors, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless launch of our vehicles, specifically focusing on press parts and ladder frame components. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of technical and managerial tasks, contributing significantly to the success of the launch phase. Here's an overview of your key responsibilities:
- Technical Launch Support:
- Represent and advance the technical capabilities of the factory and suppliers for press parts and ladder frame during the launch phase.
- Actively participate in committees and meetings to contribute insights and ensure alignment with launch objectives.
- Information Management:
- Collect, summarize, and disseminate product-related information to relevant teams for effective decision-making.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of technical data related to press parts and ladder frame components.
- Collaboration:
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- Coordinate measures with project-specific specialist departments and the vehicle manufacturing site to ensure a seamless launch.
- Follow up on the implementation of measures, assessing their effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with launch goals.
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- Knowledge Representation:
- Know, represent, and implement the interests of vehicle manufacturing in the technical departments, with a specific focus on press parts and ladder frame.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of press and frame processes
- Start-Up Organization:
- Establish a start-up organization for press parts and ladder frame, selecting key personnel and managing early-phase activities.
- Implement effective communication channels within the start-up organization for streamlined coordination.
- Technical Expertise:
- Familiarity with production processes from press shop to finish, understanding the intended use of vehicles, and ensuring timely delivery of work content.
- Knowledge of milestones in the product development process, adherence to product and process standards, and suggestions for optimizing the paving process.
- Understanding of qualification processes in pre-series production, knowledge of Q-features catalog, and management of dimensional accuracy indices.
- Knowledge Transfer:
- Application and adaptation of relevant methods, actively contributing new knowledge and experience, and fostering knowledge transfer within the team.
- Develop training programs and materials to ensure continuous learning and knowledge retention.
Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout Motors colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company.
What you’ll bring
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.
We expect the Launch Management Engineer - Press and Frame to bring a unique set of qualifications and experiences to excel in this role. Key qualifications include:
- Educational Background: A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. Specialization in Production Management or Planning is preferred.
- Experience: Experience in production program planning, particularly in the automotive industry. Understanding the fundamentals of car production processes is essential.
- Technical Understanding: Strong technical understanding of production processes, particularly in relation to steering systems. Knowledge of how these processes impact the functionality and quality of vehicles is crucial.
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in analyzing production data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize pre-series production planning.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Adept at identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions to ensure seamless pre-series vehicle production.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration with internal departments, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth flow of information.
- Process Optimization: Previous experience in optimizing production processes, driving efficiency, and implementing best practices.
What you'll 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 candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $110,000 - $130,000
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:
- 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 in Los 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 in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
Equal Opportunity
Scout 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, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice 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 ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.
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