Engineer, Body Systems Engineering Team – Exteriors/Interiors

As a Body Systems Engineer Team Leader (SET-Leader) for Exteriors and Interiors, you will be involved in the “cradle to grave” approach to design & development.  Expected to create concept design for novel solutions to current and new opportunities. Lead analysis of concept and final product, testing & launch, commercial & timing activities, and work with studio, manufacturing team and purchasing.   You will be collaborating and leading the teams towards deliverable goals.  

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

• →SET-Leaders are organizationally assigned to a Body Systems Engineering Team (future product development) and have a matrix relationship to the Technical Program Leaders (TPL) in Research & Development. 
• →SET-Leaders are responsible, together with the Design Release Engineers (DRE), Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics Team Members, for cross-departmental planning and management of activities as well as ensuring compliance with target specifications specifically in Exterior (Bumpers, Lighting, Trim, Glazing, IP, Console, Seats and Restraints). 
• →They are accountable for the efficient integration of their L3 scope into the vehicle up to series regarding technical, cost, timing, and quality targets, as well as Timing deliverables.   
• →Main activities: 
  • →Lead technical decision-making and approve technical solutions for assigned subsystem scope 
  • →Ensure the documentation needed for the forward sourcing plan (spec books/ Quotation Details/ etc.) on time. 
• →Create and agree timing progression parts/system to MRD deliverable cross-functionally.  
• →Track and ensure the changes needed for technical evaluation and Issue Resolutions. 
• →Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the project timeline  
• →Own assigned exterior and interior subsystem development activities from concept through production launch, including technical performance, cost, quality, and timing deliverables. 
• →Independently manage technical issues, trade-off decisions, and cross-functional activities within assigned system scope. 
• →Serve as the primary engineering owner for assigned systems and drive issue resolution through production release. 

• 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.