What you’ll do

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

• Responsible for sheet metal design and release of top hat (body side, roof, cowl) parts for new products, ensuring innovative and optimized solutions for Scout trucks and SUVs.
• Manage the design of parts to meet cost, weight, and vehicle performance targets at all design milestones.
• Conduct analysis of sections, components, and sub-systems to drive the design of part to support the overall vehicle efficiencies.
• Develop CAD to support design alternative studies and production development of parts.
• Participate in collaborative design and creation of a simulation environment for testing new body system concepts and ideas related to vehicle handling, safety features, and overall driving experience.
• Support the development prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Proactively stay attuned to consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Contribute to the design of production facilities for body systems of the Scout trucks & SUVs.
• Manage resources efficiently including supplier partners.
• Be a key member within the body structures team and liaison with all Scout functions.

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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in top hat structures (body side, roof, and cowl) areas and relevant automotive assignments, including all three phases of product development (design, test and launch).
• Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in sheet metal design, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving.
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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 to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates

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 = $120,000-$135,000

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.