Lighting Engineer Specialist

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• →Responsible for developing and maintaining Scout Exterior Lighting Standards and requirements for assigned components and subsystems to ensure a robust product. Ensure appropriate vehicle connection points for electrical are present in the applicable base truck and SUV vehicle architectures. 
• →Participate in and/or lead development of RFQ packages, technical reviews, and supplier recommendations for assigned components. 
• →Lead Product Development Team(s) for assigned exterior lighting components, collaborating cross functionally across Scout internal functions and suppliers to support design direction, development, packaging, and execution to bring them to market. 
• →Develop and maintain product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements for assigned components and subsystems. 
• →Coordinate with design and analysis groups to create 3D math models (CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (Optics, FEA, CFD, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements and ensure compatibility using Design Rules, regulatory requirements, and attributes such as NVH, water management, and craftsmanship. 
• →Serve as a key technical contributor and liaison with Scout functional teams, making technical recommendations and decisions within the assigned component scope. 
• →Develop and maintain requirements and specifications for assigned components and subsystems, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD). 
• →Track and support achievement of Piece Cost, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality targets for assigned components and subsystems. 
• →Track open issues for assigned components and collaborate with functional groups and suppliers to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively. 
• →Evaluate identifiable technical, packaging, validation, supplier, cost, timing, weight, and quality factors; select an appropriate course of action; adapt established engineering approaches to unusual circumstances; and seek review or escalate risks at critical decision points. 
• →Ensure on-time validation, adequate testing coverage, and requirements traceability for assigned components, subsystems, and applicable vehicle-level requirements. 
• →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, and consumer experience, and recommend improvements within assigned scope. 
• →Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.  

• →To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• →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.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.