Manager, Thermal System

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:

Team Leadership & Development 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Design Release Engineers. 
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
• Manage resource allocation and workload balancing across programs. 
• Manage hardware engineering teams to release designs on time with high quality. 
• Identify risks related to thermal management systems and implement effective strategies to mitigate these risks 

Program Execution 

• Oversee the team of engineer’s design, development, and release of components and systems in alignment with vehicle program milestones. 
• Ensure the team is meeting timely delivery of engineering releases, drawings, and specifications. 
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and suppliers.  
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to deliver products on schedule and within budget constraints. 

Technical Oversight 

• Provide guidance on engineering standards, DFMEA, DVP&R, and regulatory compliance. 
• Review and approve design changes, engineering documentation, and release packages. 
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of technical issues.  
• Stay informed about the latest industry tools and technologies to ensure the team is equipped with state-of-the-art resources. 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Act as the primary engineering interface for internal and external stakeholders. 
• Collaborate with program management, product planning, and supplier engineering teams. 
• Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership. 

Process & Quality Management 

• Drive adherence to engineering processes and systems (e.g., PLM, change management). 
• Monitor and improve KPIs related to quality, timing, and cost. 
• Support audits and ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies. 
• Coordinate with validation and testing teams to develop and execute component bench testing, integration testing, and system testing. 

Lead team in collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive balance design and requirements 

• Concept teams driving new designs 
• Performance and simulation lead to ensure hardware meets requirements 
• Production teams to ensure all parties meet production timelines 
• Finance te