Technical Specialist General Assembly

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!

Overview

The General Assembly Technical Specialist ensures that the general assembly activities and products meet quality standards, product specifications and customer expectations. This role involves overseeing the general assembly shop, in the same way the specialist will perform problem solving activities, 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), IATF standards and a working knowledge of automotive processes are essential for this role. 

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:

Process Audits: 

• Conduct 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. 
• Document findings from audits, including any non-conformities, and work with relevant teams to address and resolve issues. 
• Review audit results and track the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions. 
• Conduct 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. 
• Document findings from audits, including any non-conformities, and work with relevant teams to address and resolve issues. 
• Review audit results and track the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Development and creation as well as implementation of quality standards and projects including the corresponding specifications or general conditions for the department.  
• Development, document, and maintain written quality standards and projects including the corresponding specifications or general conditions for the general assembly.  
• Ensure that written standards are up-to-date, clear, and aligned with industry best practices and VDA standards. 
• Communicate and train staff on written quality standards and procedures. 
• Review and revise standards based on audit results, process improvements, and feedback from quality inspections. 

 Process Improvement: 

• Communicate the results of analysis on fault management systems to involve the person responsible for solving and eliminating the fault to ensure product quality standards and, through this, factory indicators and customer satisfaction. 
• Collect and interpret relevant historical data to determine the solution and elimination of faults to ensure product quality standards and, through this, factory i