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:
- Key contributor for tire design and release, enabling market defining system application.
- Apply knowledge of tire design development and efficiency to create high performance robust solutions for a world class off road vehicle. Along with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
- Help stake holders meet vehicle targets through tire development, Examples are range, on road and performance and durability. Plus verification of package and application of TPMS.
- Individually contribute in the development of the chassis and drive system integration for Scout Range Extended pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs.
- Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence & source of knowledge.
- Critically review of available technical systems and propose an engineering improvement of chassis components and functions.
- Design & create with collaboration, a drive system packaging and a testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities.
- Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solution to engineering & functional challenges.
- Coordinate the prototype and serial development stage in terms of part availability, test planning and part releases.
- Be involved other related tasks / activities as required.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular 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:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology.
- 4+ years of experience in concept engineering or serial development, specifically with focus of platforms/variants, module selection and modification, in the chassis environment is desired.
- Experience in CAD tools, packaging of chassis components and experience in part design (incl. requirements management, system integration, manufacturing and assembly processes).
- Advanced project steering and coordination skills to practice independent project management for a defined chassis part scope.
- Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of range extended vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing.
- Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships.
- Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment.
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
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 = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
