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Process Quality Engineer, Battery Architecture

Scout Motors · Columbia, SC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Base pay
$95k–$120k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Scout Motors (automotive) in Columbia, SC. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, IATF 16949, Supplier quality
Base pay
$95k–$120k

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About the role

requirements

— an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

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

  • ✓Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality from the customer's perspective based on warranty

and production data collection for battery architecture

  • ✓Responsible to work with upfront development activities and ongoing production activities with Supplier Quality

and Supply chain

  • ✓Responsible for analysis of data from field and production to support KPI goals for Quality and Production
  • ✓Drive improvements based on quality market research activities, quality and benchmarks to determine customer

quality requirements.

  • ✓Drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Supplier Quality and Operations to ensure Quality KPI’s are met and

drive to exceed expectations

  • ✓Responsible to execute Quality fast response process to drive Quality improvements
  • ✓Support the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production

vehicles.

  • ✓Support the definition and ongoing maintenance of quality processes and technical standards in cooperation with Engineering, Purchasing and Operations teams and provide leadership to the technical quality teams and oversee

daily operations.

  • ✓Ability to troubleshoot hands on with Production team
  • ✓Work cross functionally with other departments within Scout
  • ✓Perform other duties as assigned.
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Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their

Location & Travel Expectations

  • •This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
  • •This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
  • •Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

  • •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
  • •Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive engineering/product quality, with at least
  • •Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of battery architecture
  • •Very good vehicle assessment skills and a very good understanding of the vehicle as a whole
  • •Sound knowledge of quality management
  • •Hands on approach
  • •Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and

goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills

  • •Knowledge of AIAG, IATF, ISO, and VDA experience
  • •Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  • •Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style

to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

  • •Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  • •Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;

Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative

action and respects diversity.

  • •Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up . This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation . In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

  • •Competitive insurance including:
  • •Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • •401(k) program with:
  • •An employer match and immediate vesting
  • •Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • •20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • •40 hours of unplanned PTO and 1

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