What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Development, creation, and implementation of planning concepts and projects including the corresponding design specifications or general conditions for the Press-Shop department; ensuring defined measures and development of techniques or processes including analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions under consideration of economic standards
• Responsible for the planning of complete production processes, equipment and methods across all work sequences in the Press-Shop department and elaboration of these scopes into layout plans, considering the requirements of all departments and social partners
• Creation of production plans for all work sequences according to the valid time finding procedures; ensuring and controlling the defined measures and coordinating the activities of the technical contractors
• Planning of equipment as well as determination of material supply / delivery
• Approval of technical specifications of press shop related equipment and clarification of technical issues with technical contractors and suppliers of Press-Shop equipment and press tools
• Definition of the individual parts, the ZSB’s and products regarding process reliability
• Creation of layouts, specifications, time schedules and investment plans, following economic standards
• Preparation of offers, comparative analyses and purchase orders
• Realization of VFF, PVS, 0-series and production ramp-up to series operation; Align manufacturing, delivery of pre series parts
• Processing of planning orders, improvement proposals and change requests including ongoing revision
• Coordination of related departments, R&D and operators with focus on the implementation of suggestions for the product design according to production requirements and the identification of optimization measures
• Recognition and reduction of waste in the planned production processes
• Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder
• This Role is carried out responsibly in cooperative and collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments; in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations
• Steering/coordination of external service providers globally
• Support purchase department during quoting process, including technical specs, capacity planning, machinery technology, timeline, drawings, and general contract terms
• Monitoring of die development process (from engineering, manufacturing till final qualification) Scheduling and cost planning
• Prepare and present quality status 
• Define and prepare action plans with suppliers based on production issues
• Support of change management, interface R&D – supplier
• Evaluate suppliers’ capacity and performance, including suppliers’ new presslines

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at in-person meetings and events. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. 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.

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. Here’s what else you’ll bring: 

• 3 years of professional experience in Press Shop Planning
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

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.