Senior Specialist, Energy Storage Safety

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

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 HV Battery and Fuel System design strategies applicable crashworthiness and System Integrity
• Develop and drive risk mitigation strategies utilizing DFEMA principles for energy storage systems crashworthiness.
• Document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for all impact modes
• Develop best-in-class practices for new impact modes and emerging requirements.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles for performance, design, and content from a crashworthiness POV
• Own impact performance targets to deliver HV Battery protection and Fuel System Integrity targets
• Contribute to and collaborate on overall vehicle compliance plan
• Drive closure to all Energy Storage Crashworthiness open items
• Cascade component targets to cross functional engineering team
• Drive alignment among cross functional engineering team
• Monitor/track development progress against aligned targets
• Support Energy Storage System development and full-vehicle testing
• Track CAE prediction vs. Test for continuous improvement opportunities
• Interpret CAE simulation and test data to provide target status assessment and drive countermeasure development
• Develop and own robustness analysis strategy utilizing CAE simulation resources

 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI.
• The responsibilities of this role require 3-4 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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: 

 

• Education/Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 8+ years of experience in developing and integrating Vehicle safety systems, experience in body structures, High Voltage and mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience working with: Legal, IIHS, US-NCAP Testing protocols and requirements
• Soft skills: Self Starter
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels
  • Strong understanding of vehicle safety strategies, regulations, and standards.
  • Robust technical skills and expertise in Vehicle Safety, employing a 1st Principles approach to problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.

 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company fro