Technical Specialist, Test Vehicle Management

As a member of the Technical Office Engineering (TOE) you will contribute within the production environment, to the manufacturing and testing of the first cars featuring the pioneering Scout design and functionalities. Additionally, you will play a decisive role in transferring the lessons learned to product optimization activities and the later pre-series and series production line. In your role in the Test-Car Build Management you will report to the Manager of the Engineering Office.

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

• →Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence & source of knowledge
• →Create and implement test strategies to evaluate the whole vehicle performance
• →Be the central point of contact in the Production Center in Columbia/Blythewood for the Verification& Validation team in Novi
• →Design, plan, and conduct whole vehicle testing
• →Investigate failures / issues that arise during the production process to determine the root cause(s) and coordinate countermeasures to propose solutions
• →Oversee and maintain the R&D- testing equipment on site to ensure they are in good working condition and calibrated accurately
• →Generate detailed car-reports summarizing build parameters and test results, findings and recommendations for design or material modifications
• →Work closely with other R&D departments, including Body, Interior, Energy, etc., to integrate simulation and test results into the vehicle development
• →Ensure alternative designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations.
• →Design & create with collaboration, integration and a testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities
• →Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solutions to engineering & functional challenges and issues coming up in the production process
• →Coordinate with supplier(s) for engineering activities, ensuring supplier meets requirements set by Scout.  
• →Collaborate with suppliers and Scout cross-functional teams to ensure system components meet validation and testing requirements.
• →Work with pre-series team to support the build process.
• →Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions to contribute innovative ideas that enhance system performance and fulfil production needs. 
• →Hands-on prototyping and building capability, from initial operation to coordinating and implementing software
• →Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required

• 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.