Specialist Automotive Production/Shopfloor IT Systems

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

• End2End business responsibility for planning the Automotive Production/Shopfloor
• Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders (automation, maintenance, IT, industrial engineering etc.) as well as external suppliers to identify technological and business needs, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensuring the seamless integration of state-of-the-art technology on the shopfloor
• Take responsibility for project coordination in terms of time, costs and quality (preparation, implementation and documentation of all necessary project milestones)
• Support for planning of Production/Shopfloor systems from concept- and construction perspective, through implementation phase to the final acceptance.
• Development of specifications, joint kick-off with all relevant production planners, joint concept release with production planners.
• Development of technical equipment concepts as well as control and safety concepts and creation of final concept accordingly.
• Supplier Management: Tracking of system and equipment construction and answering open questions from supplier, support for equipment connectivity, testing, complete documentation.
• Commission and Acceptance: Conduct availability test, training and open points tracking (defect processing), final acceptance and lessons learned.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.  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.

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. 

Required:

• Demonstrated expertise in Production/Shopfloor systems and/or production systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Edge Computing, Torque Data Management System, or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Ability to quickly adapt to a complex IT landscape in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Basic knowledge about automation technology/PLCs and modern interface technologies
• Project management skills
• Good communication skills
• Autonomous working approach
• Willingness to travel international for training required.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Big Data analytics, and their application in improving shopfloor operations
• Basic knowledge about robots, sensors, torque system
• Ability to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency gains through the implementation of IT solutions and methodologies
• Experiences from automotive (OEM and Tier 1)

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your phy