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:
- Lead and advocate for good ergonomics and human factors executions throughout the vehicle development process.
- Work cross functionally with design studio and engineering teams to align on CAD data changes as needed to improve customer experience.
- Develop and place human manikins for a variety of occupant sizing percentiles, evaluating vehicle CAD data releases against manikin placement for acceptability in reach, packaging, and clearances.
- Identify/create requirements for appropriate targets and test methods on future Scout products for reach, packaging, and clearances in the vehicle cockpit.
- Develop visibility related targets, including downvision cones, rimblock/obscuration view paths, and test methods/requirements for each to ensure good vision to controls/displays/fields of view.
- Identify/create requirements for appropriate targets and test methodson future Scout products for small and large item stowage within the vehicle cabin.
- Conduct internal customer clinics and benchmark competitive vehicle set as needed to gather feedback and insights for optimizing the occupant packaging/visibility/stowage experience for Scout target customers.
- Lead development of physical evaluation properties used to validate occupant packaging, vision, stowage, etc.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
- 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 Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years experience in ergonomics, human factors, and/or occupant packaging in the automotive OEM space.
- Proficiency in CAD software, especially CATIA V5, TeamCenter, NX, Ramsis and/or JACK.
- Proficiency in office products such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA.
- Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles, usability testing, and user research methodologies.
- Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations related to human factors, including NHTSA Driver Distraction and C/FMVSS
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to design innovative packaging solutions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with external stakeholders.
- 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
