Engineer, Interior / Electrical Accessory Development - 2

What you’ll do

Become Part Of An Iconic Brand That Is Set To Revolutionize The All-electric Pick-up Truck & Rugged SUV Marketplace By Achieving The Following

• Responsible for the design, release, and validation of interior and electrical accessories for both on-road and off-road applications from concept to production.
• Ensuring appropriate vehicle, mechanical, electrical, and logical interfaces are present in the base vehicle.
• Participate in and/or lead development of RFQ packages, tech reviews, and supplier selection.
• Contribute to the development of product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique Scout accessories to bring them to market.
• Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models (CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (FEA, CFD, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functional teams.
• Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).
• Be involved with managing resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people.
• Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met.
• Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.
• Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases.
• Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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 Scouts 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, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. 2-4 years of experience in automotive design and release of functional components and systems integration, including mechanical, electrical, and logical interface development and execution along all three phases of product development cycle (i.e. design, validation, launch, and post-launch). Familiarity with engineering disciplines: Six Sigma, 8 Disciplines for problem solving, DFMEA, DVP&R, Certification Testing, GD&T, DFM, Variation Analysis, APQP/PPAP Process, Design for Service, and Design for Manufacturing. Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts. Analytical ability to solve problems that are unusual and complex, who is comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system. Previous assembly plant launch experience. Experience with Functional Safety (ISO-26262). Familiarity with sheet metal structures and processes, metal stampings, injection molded components, foaming processes, and ‘cut and sew’. Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field. Understanding of Dimensional Management and GD&T. Experience with Electrical components and embedded systems.

What you'll gain

Benefits

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 plans401(k) program with:An employer match and immediate vestingGenerous Paid Time Off including:20 days planned PTO, as accrued40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annuallyUp to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all gendersPaid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leaveCorporate Vehicle Program with:Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive rates

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 = $100,000 - $115,000

Internal leveling code: IC10

Notice To Applicants

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