Specialist, Technical Project Management - Innovation, Patent and Advanced Technologies

Scout Motors   

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.

Scout is all about respect.  Respect for the environment by developing all-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? 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 all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Be the key resource for encouraging, identifying, and documenting Scout Motors’ inventions and innovations within the R&D team.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering and the IP Legal Team to facilitate patent trainings and education, invention mining sessions, invention disclosure completion, and patentability and landscape assessments.
• Help ensure (and support) performance of freedom-to-operate analyses at the right time in the product development cycle.
• Sit on cross-functional Patent Review Board to provide feedback and guidance on patent submissions.
• Develop key relationships with Marketing, Production, Design, Growth and Strategy Teams, and provide guidance and encouragement, to facilitate the development of patents and trade secret portfolios, including participating in the product review process as needed.
• Help monitor competitive intellectual property on an ongoing basis.
• Monitor and communicate current technology trends and developments within the EV mobility space.
• Support the IP Legal Team’s initiatives to improve and standardize IP processes and tools.
• Act as liaison between embedded Patent Champion’s engineering/development/design team (“PC Team”) and the IP Legal team.
• Help identify inventions conceived or developed by PC Team members that should be submitted for patent review.
• Assist Engineers in completing invention disclosure forms as needed.
• Act a key resource to R&D members to help answer questions about the patent review process and/or patents/IP generally.
• Help monitor and flag design/functionality/feature elements that require review by IP Legal team for potential patent infringement risk and clearance.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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 Scouts 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: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science / engineering, automotive technology, or related research field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely and build relationships with domestic and international business and technical colleagues.
• Ability to manage uncertainty and novelty and to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Decisions)
• Solid technical background and understanding of automotive industry, current trends and developments, EV mobility and software.<