Supplier Quality Engineer, BIW / Class A
Scout Motors · Blythewood, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $95k–$120k
- Travel
- 70%
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Scout Motors (automotive) in Blythewood, SC. Support / lead suppliers in efficient use of best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging, poke-yokes and correct tools or assembly equipment to use.
- They ask for
- 8+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, PPAP, APQP, Supplier quality
- Base pay
- $95k–$120k
- Day to day
- about 70% travel
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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:
- ✓Support supplier quality planning and execution of manufacturing , assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production using APQP and VDA quality management processes.
- ✓Support all quality performance and functional standards , to ensure all vehicle a c tivities are met in the supply chain to meet Cus tomer satisfaction .
- ✓Provide leadership at Suppliers to ensure Scout’s Quality expectations are met and that suppliers can meet the industrialization related activities on time with the Supplier Quality team and escalate when unable.
- ✓Responsible for proactive and reactive containment at suppliers .
- ✓Responsible for reviewing and participate 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.
- ✓Responsible for Supplier PPAPs and ongoing activities within the supply chain from development to series production.
- ✓Work as a partner with the Supply chain to ensure escalations of issues are raised and resolutions are re solved in a timely manner .
- ✓Lead supplier improvements in cost, quality , and manufacturability .
- ✓Facilitate understanding of technical
requirements
between Suppliers with Scout Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams to always ensure proper transparency and communication .
- ✓Responsible for supplier audits and corrective actions to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations .
- ✓Collaborate with Scout’s Design, Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics .
- ✓Accountable for ongoing monitoring supplier manufacturing process development, launch readiness for new products and design changes.
- ✓Responsible for driving continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles .
- ✓Ensure suppliers have exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote mass industrialization through efficient and seamless production of high-quality products .
- ✓Validate supplier corrective actions involving design and/or process changes to ensure they are capable and robust using read across methodology for similar manufacturing lines and/or suppliers .
- ✓Facilitate new or alternative materials for that will positively impact design robustness, quality, manufacturability , or cost reduction.
- ✓Participate in supplier r eview s including new suppliers and design for manufacturability reviews .
- ✓Support / lead suppliers in efficient use of best methods of manufacturing, testing, and gauging, poke-yokes and correct tools or assembly equipment to use.
- ✓Drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Quality and Operations to ensure Quality KPI’s are met and drive to exceed expectations.
- ✓Support the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles through fast response methodologies .
- ✓Lead, participate and drive Scout’s Quality expectations as required to ensure KPI’s are met.
- ✓Act with dignity and respect on behalf of Scout when at a supplier .
- ✓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.
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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 Blythewood, 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.
- •Travel : Domestic and international travel required, approximately 40-70% of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.
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 co