Specialist, Launch Management Engineer - Supplier Parts

As a launch Specialist for battery at Scout Motors, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless launch of our vehicles, specifically focusing on battery assembly related activities. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of technical and managerial tasks, contributing significantly to the success of the launch phase. Here's an overview of your key responsibilities:

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

Technical Launch Support:

• →Represent and advance the technical capabilities of the battery at the manufacturing and at the assembly and coordination during the launch phase.
• →Actively participate in committees and meetings to contribute insights and ensure alignment with launch objectives towards battery assembly readiness.

Information Management:

• →Collect, summarize, and disseminate related information to relevant teams for effective decision-making.
• →Ensure comprehensive documentation of technical data related to battery management at supplier and in-house in-coordination with production team.
• →Responsibility for building and leading interdisciplinary organizations for the ramp-up phases (incl. RASI (Responsible, Accountable, Support, Information) chart).

Timeline and Budget Monitoring:

• →Monitor launch activities deadlines, tools and equipment readiness, build timeline, build issues, production line readiness and budget for battery management, initiating escalation in case of overruns or issues.
• →Collaborate with finance teams to assess financial implications and ensure cost-effective launch strategies.

Collaboration:

• →Coordinate measures with project-specific specialist departments, battery supplier and their interface both at manufacturing and at assembly site to ensure a seamless launch.
• →Follow up on the implementation of measures, assessing their effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with launch goals.

Knowledge Representation:

• →Know, represent, and implement the interests of battery manufacturing in the technical departments, with a specific focus on battery management.
• →Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and assembly of battery processes.

Financial Expertise:

• →Understand financial key figures in the project, their influencing factors, and monitor compliance, particularly related to battery assembly.
• →Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and presentations for review and decision-making.

Deadline Management:

• →Recognize missed deadlines, demand action via escalation, and define corrective measures in collaboration with assembly shop team and other relevant areas.
• →Develop and maintain a detailed timeline for battery assembly, ensuring alignment with overall project schedules.

Start-Up Organization:

• →Establish a start-up organization for battery assembly, selecting key personnel and managing early-phase activities.
• →Implement effective communication channels within the start-up organization for streamlined coordination and build a string interface with the supplier and the assembly unit.
• →Responsibility for defining, planning and managing the required qualifications for white and blue collars for the ramp-up.
• →Responsibility for defining ramp-up specific activities (e.g. strategy, timelines etc.) for the Standard Factory Book for continuous improvement.
• →Elaborate a qualification plan (content and schedule) both for the Launch Management department's own staff and for the planned staff of the respective standard cell factories.

Technical Expertise:

• →Familiarity with production processes from battery manufacturing to battery assembly, understanding the intended use in the vehicles, and ensuring timely delivery of work content.
• →Knowledge of milestones in the product development process, adherence to product and process standards, and suggestions for optimizing the paving process.
• →Understanding of qualification processes in pre-series production, knowledge of Q-targets, and assembly process related key indicators.

Industry and Company Knowledge:

• →Understanding of the battery production process, factory control process, and knowledge transfer to employees and colleagues.
• →Knowledge of functional divisions within the industry, relations with relevant departments, and integration of processes both at supplier and at assembly point.
• →Understanding of financing types, cost reference values, and evaluation of project information for monthly/annual presentations.

IT-Knowledge:

• →Proficient Project management and change management software, including vehicle-specific changes and experience with analysis and reporting software within the companies.
• →Collaborate with IT teams to implement technology-driven solutions for enhanced launch management with respect to battery assembly.
• →Proficient knowledge applying the Microsoft Office products [PowerPoint, Excel, Word].

Knowledge Transfer:

• →Application and adaptation of relevant methods, actively contributing new knowledge and experience, and fostering knowledge transfer within the team.
• →Develop training programs and materials to ensure continuous learning and knowledge retention. Monitor training progress inline with project timeline.

• 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.