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:
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Design Release Engineers (DREs) responsible for wheel guidance components like Knuckle, wishbones, trailing arms, bushings, bearings, fasteners, wheels, tires etc.
- Hire and onboard new team members as needed to meet program and organizational growth.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure proper workload balance, resource planning, and team development.
Component Development & Engineering Execution
- Lead the complete development of wheel guidance parts from scratch through final customer release.
- Oversee concept creation, benchmarking, simulations, CAE reviews, design iterations, drawing releases, and engineering documentation.
- Guide the team through DFMEA creation, DVP&R, design reviews, prototyping, and validation testing.
- Ensure all components meet vehicle ride & dynamics targets, safety and crash performance, durability, NVH, manufacturability, cost, and regulatory requirements.
Supplier Engagement & Program Tracking
- Work closely with suppliers to align on technical feasibility, timing, cost targets, manufacturability, and quality expectations.
- Track supplier progress, manage risk, support supplier nomination processes, and ensure readiness for prototype and production builds.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Align closely with production, quality, sales, purchasing, finance, product management, vehicle dynamics, CAE, other R&D teams, and cross‑system engineering partners.
- Drive system integration by ensuring wheel guidance design supports requirements from adjacent systems.
Strategic Planning & Program Management
- Develop long‑term strategies for component maturity, sourcing, innovation, and future technology roadmaps.
- Create and maintain engineering development plans and ensure alignment with program milestones.
- Identify and mitigate program risks related to timing, resources, suppliers, cost, or technical challenges.
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.
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10% of the time including supplier visits, testing activities, or cross‑site collaboration. Valid driver's license 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 or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in chassis, suspension, or wheel guidance component development within an OEM or Tier‑1 supplier.
- Proven experience developing components from concept through production release.
- Prior leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams.
- Strong understanding of suspension kinematics, durability, vehicle dynamics, structural engineering, and materials.
- Experience with supplier management, design reviews, PPAP processes, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Proficiency with CAD/PLM systems (e.g., CATIA, NX, Teamcenter or similar).
- Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10% of the time.
- Valid driver's license required.
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 for 1 assigned vehicle
- A mobility stipend
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 = $160,000.00 - $192,500.00
Internal leveling code: M7
