Manager – Seats and Restraints

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:

• Design and release responsibility for all restraints, steering wheel, front and rear seats. for all new products. You will cover from clean sheet of paper through virtual development, testing/sign-off and manufacturing launch.
• Be the vision of engineering excellence & source of knowledge for seating and restraints areas of expertise.
• A critical focus will be on design and engineering products that are innovative and optimized. Bring your creativity and passion to make exciting products. Invent and protect our intellectual property.
• Build and coach a diverse team; create a working environment that is fertile for innovation and efficient in operation.
• Design and create with collaboration a simulation environment that allows the new body systems concepts and ideas to be put to test for vehicle handling, safety features and overall drive experience.
• Create prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Deliver designs to conform to safety standards and US government regulations.
• Proactively keep close to “pulse” of the consumer experience and propose system improvements.
• Input into the design of production facilities for body systems of the Scout Motors trucks & SUVs.
• Manage resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people.
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison will all Scout Motors functions.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role requireattendance at 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 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:

• Interior and seating technical skills/expertise with a 1st principles approach to problem solving.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or relevant engineering field.
• Master’s degree in engineering, systems engineering, engineering management or MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in body structures and relevant automotive assignments. Including all three phases of product development (design, test and launch)
• Computer aided engineering (CAE) awareness and/or direct experience.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels

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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

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 = $150,000.00 - $160,000.00

Internal leveling code: M8

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.