Engineer, Side Impact/Battery Crash Design/Development

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 own side structure/door strategies applicable to side impact crashworthiness  
• Develop and drive risk mitigation strategies utilizing DFEMA principles for Side Impact load cases. 
• Document lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for side impact modes 
• Develop best-in-class practices for new side impact modes and emerging requirements. 
• Benchmark competitive vehicles for performance, design, and content from a Side Impact POV 
• Develop design strategies to deliver consumer testing (USNCAP, IIHS) vehicle targets 
• Own Side impact performance to targets for structure and occupant. 
• Contribute to and collaborate on overall vehicle compliance plan 
• Drive closure to all side impact open items 
• Cascade side/door component targets to cross functional engineering team 
• Drive alignment among cross functional engineering team 
• Monitor/track development progress against aligned targets 
• Support side impact/door 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, Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role require three days a week attendance at 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: 

• Education/Certifications: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field. 
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 5-10+ 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