Products Intern

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 that forged the path for generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. But Scout is more than a brand; it's a legacy rooted in exploration, caretaking, respect, and hard work.

Scout Motors 2027 Internship Program

As an intern, you'll join a team honoring the Scout legacy by reimagining an iconic American brand with modern innovation, respect for people and communities, and vehicles designed to work just as well on the job, at the campsite, or in everyday life. Our program gives current undergraduate and graduate students who live in our local market hands-on experience with talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams. You'll take on meaningful projects aligned with Scout's goals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges under the mentorship of our leaders.

• Schedule: The 10-week program is anticipated to run Monday, June 7, 2027 to Friday, August 13, 2027
• This role is fully on-site, 5 days per week, at our Scout Motors location in Charlotte, NC.
• The responsibilities of this role require regular attendance at in-person meetings and events.
• Housing, Relocation & Sponsorship: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

About the Team

At Scout Motors, the vehicle is just the starting point. Our Products & Accessories team builds everything around it—gear and products that make the experience more useful, more capable, and more personal. We create accessories and lifestyle products that fit naturally with the vehicle and the way people actually use it—from the garage to the trail and everywhere in between. In this role, you’ll help bring those products to life, from early ideas through launch. You’ll work on things that feel like a natural extension of the vehicle—well-designed, practical, and built to perform. This work sits at the intersection of design, customer insight, and brand. What you build will have a direct impact on how people experience Scout, every day and on every trip. If you’ve ever picked up a well-made product and wanted to be part of creating something like it, this is a place to do exactly that.

Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

Responsibilities vary by team. Depending on placement, you may:

• Work closely with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, finance, quality, and product marketing teams to facilitate cross-functional collaboration, find compromises, and track product development progress
• Lead special projects where you'll create business cases for product change requests and issue resolutions for the Traveler and Terra, with the opportunity to present to top leadership
• Assist in the preparation and follow-up of tasks for weekly product team meetings
• Assist with data entry and presentation creation for product managers
• Your specific project will be defined with your manager at the start of the internship.

What you'll bring

As a Scout, 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 Out – You're curious, 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 values, you'll also bring:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in degree in engineering, business management, or related field.  
• Ability to work on-site at the Scout Motors location in Charlotte, NC for the full duration of the program
• Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred

What you'll gain

• A head start on your career with hands-on experience
• The chance to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects that help bring best-in-class rugged SUVs and trucks to market
• An impact on products that will revolutionize the automotive industry
• Growth in your skills and a broader knowledge of the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate = $25 per hour

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