Supervisor, Control Plan / Torque Auditor

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:

The Control Plan/Torque Audit Supervisor ensures that automotive general assembly activities and products meet quality standards and customer expectations. This role involves overseeing the general assembly shop, in the same way the specialist will perform specific control plan /torque quality inspections, performing process audits, and implementing quality control measures. Additionally, the specialist will develop and maintain written quality standards and procedures to ensure consistent quality products. Experience with VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) standards and a working knowledge of automotive processes are essential for this role. 

Process Audits: 

• To support on the regular process audits of the general assembly product and process to ensure compliance with quality standards, including VDA requirements and procedures. 
• Evaluate adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and identify opportunities for process improvements for Control Plan/Torque Audit activities. 
• Review audit results related with Control Plan/Torque Audit activities and track the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions. 

Writing and Maintaining Standards: 

• Product control through the measurement of residual torque, considering the restrictions as: estimated time of measurement, critical characteristic of use, example: screw / nuts with “anti-loosening” assurance  
• To assure compliance of the specification of the screw tools options according to category, types of tightening (torque controlled - manual, below the yield point: angle-of-rotation-controlled or installation beyond the elastic limit: angle-of-rotation-controlled) special conditions, etc. 
• To manage activities to assure the classification of tightening according to the criticality that this represents for the client: Category A, B and C (According To VDI 2862)) 
• To manage activities for assurance of the product specifications before the release of bolting equipment for pre series as well as series (documentation, control, procedures, and requirements to be met) 
• To Manage joint verification process, implementation, and improve Joint Calculator by creating more precise data, new features.  
• Development and creation as well as implementation of quality standards and projects including the corresponding specifications or general conditions for the department.  
• Ensure that written standards are up-to-date, clear, and aligned with industry best practices and VDA standards. 

Process Improvement: 

• To assure compliance of product specifications for the screw joins (joint