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 the design and engineering of air suspension components including air springs, compressors, valves, height sensors, lines, reservoirs, and electronic control hardware.
- Ensure implementation of specifications, DFMEAs, and performance targets.
- Review/Release 3D models, drawings, and engineering documents.
- Review internal/external development plans, and review test data.
- Analyze test results, identify root causes, and drive design improvements.
- Support vehicle-level tuning and calibration engineers in the development of desired ride, comfort, and handling.
- Work with controls engineers to develop and refine air suspension control strategies (leveling, damping, load management, compressor duty cycle management).
- Validate system behavior using HIL/SIL tools, CAN logs, and vehicle tests with integration engineers.
- Support program timing, cost targets, supplier deliverables, and APQP processes.
- Lead technical discussions with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
- This role requires daily attendance 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
- 4+ years of experience in concept engineering or serial development, specifically with focus on air suspension systems.
- 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 vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoying 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
