Supplier Quality Engineer, Consignment

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 ongoing activities within the Supply Chain from development to series production. 
• →Support Supplier Quality planning and execution of supply chain deliverables in conjunction with Logistics. 
• →Participate in supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes using APQP and VDA quality management processes. 
• →Support all quality performance and functional standards, to ensure all vehicle activities are met in the supply chain to meet Customer satisfaction. 
• →Responsible for COP & CKD part transition into Scout inventory. 
• →Provide leadership with onboarded suppliers to ensure Scout’s Quality expectations are met and provide feedback to facilitate industrialization related activities on time with the Supplier Quality team. 
• →Responsible for supporting proactive and reactive containment at suppliers. 
• →Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from suppliers 
• →Ensure that records of testing, information and various metrics such as number of defective products per day etc. are maintained 
• →Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations 
• →Responsible for participating in the reviewing of and participating in approval of necessary boundary samples, appearance catalogs, etc. 
• →Responsible for ensuring Change Management occurs and is identified properly, and proactively for product architecture requests. 
• →Work as a partner with the Supply chain to ensure escalations of issues are raised and resolutions are resolved in a timely manner.  
• →Assist supplier with improvements in Cost, Quality, and Manufacturability. 
• →Support Supplier Quality Engineer with supplier audits and corresponding corrective actions to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations. 
• →Collaborate with Scout’s Design, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics. 
• →Accountable for ongoing monitoring of launch readiness for new products and design changes. 
• →Responsible for driving continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles. 
• →Support Supplier Quality Engineers with ensuring suppliers have exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote mass industrialization through efficient and seamless production of high-quality products. 
• →Support the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles through fast response methodologies; ensure they are capable and robust using read across methodology for similar manufacturing lines and/or suppliers. 
• →Lead, participate and drive Scout’s Quality expectations as required to ensure KPI’s are met.  
• →Work to mitigate warranty claims with suppliers to drive closure and resolution of issues with the cross-functional group. 
• →Work cross functionally with other departments within Scout. 
• →Support NCR resolution. 
• →Perform other duties as assigned. 

• 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.