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Engineer, Supplier Quality - Battery Systems & High-Voltage Components

Blythewood, South Carolina, United States

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

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

• Support supplier quality planning and execution of manufacturing , assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production using APQP and VDA quality management processes.
• Support all quality performance and functional standards , to ensure all vehicle a c tivities are met in the supply chain to meet Cus tomer satisfaction .
• Provide leadership at Suppliers to ensure Scout's Quality expectations are met and that suppliers can meet the industrialization related activities on time with the Supplier Quality team and escalate when unable.
• Responsible for proactive and reactive containment at the suppliers .
• Responsible to review and participate in approval of necessary boundary samples, appearance catalogs, etc.
• Responsible to ensure change management occurs and is identified properly , and proactively for product architecture requests.
• Responsible for Supplier PPAPs and ongoing activities within the supply chain from development to series production.
• Work as a partner with the Supply C hain to ensure escalations of issues are raised and resolutions are re solved in a timely manner .
• Lead supplier improvements in cost, quality , and manufacturability .
• Facilitate understanding of technical requirements between Suppliers with Scout Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams to always ensure proper transparency and communication .
• Responsible for supplier audits and corrective actions to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations .
• Collaborate with Scout's Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics .
• Accountable for ongoing monitoring supplier manufacturing process development, launch readiness for new products and design changes.
• Responsible to drive continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles .
• Ensure suppliers have exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote mass industrialization through efficient and seamless production of high-quality products .
• Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are capable and robust using read across methodology for similar manufacturing lines and/or suppliers .
• Facilitate new or alternative materials for that will positively impact design robustness, quality, manufacturability , or cost reduction.
• Participate in supplier r eview s including new suppliers and design for manufacturability reviews .
• Support / lead suppliers in efficient use of best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging, poke-yokes and correct tools or assembly equipment to use.
• Drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Quality and Operations to ensure Quality KPI's are met and drive n to exceed expectations.
• Support the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles through fast response methodologies .
• Lead, participate and drive Scout's Quality expectations as required to ensure KPI's are met.
• Act with dignity and respect on behalf of Scout when at a supplier .
• Work to mitigate warranty claims with suppliers to drive closure and resolution of issues with the cross-functional group .
• Work cross functionally with other departments within Scout .
• Support Non-Conformance Report ( NCR ) resolution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina.
• The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly.
• 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 40-70% of the time.
• Travel: Potential international travel, and a passport is required.

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:

• Bachelor 's and/ or Master's D egree in Mechanical , V ehicle , I ndustrial E ngineering , or related field .
• 5 years of experience in automotive electrical engineering / product quality in a Supplier Quality role dealing with battery weldments, geometry, castings, dealing with cells and modules component suppliers .
• Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of vehicle development , vehicle production and supply chain management .
• Excellent operations experience and very good understanding of the vehicle assembly/ functionality as a whole .
• Great written and verbal communications skills .
• Sound knowledge of quality management and methodologies.
• Experience in Quality Systems a plus: PPAP/APQP / VDA processes; In-depth knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and inspection.
• VDA Auditing Experience preferred.
• Understanding of safety requirements
• Understanding of IATF, VDA, ISO, DIN, and regulatory requirements
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Certification in AIAG Core Tools - MSA, APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP
• Leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Proven results and ability to direct supplier activities at the management level to ensure suppliers can meet customer requirements and expectations.
• Proven ability to execute project management techniques.
• Strong technical writing ability using SPC and data analysis as well as an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner.

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 = $95 ,000.00 - $120,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• Residing inSan Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Residing inLos 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 inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

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 ap p licable fair employment p ractice 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 ...@scoutmotors.com.

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