Senior Specialist, Vehicle Frontal Modes/SORB

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:

• Liaison between Vehicle Crash Safety, Product Management, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Body Systems, Energy Systems, and Assembly on technical issues concerning vehicle crash performance
• Predict and assess the crush modes and zones of the major components of forward model vehicles
• Analyze component designs and propose actions to optimize the overall vehicle crush characteristics and occupant injury performance. Interface with responsible design/release engineering activities to incorporate the proposed design actions to deliver cost/weight efficiency while meeting all crash targets
• Identify and develop new design concepts directed towards improving crashworthiness and provide leadership and support in the timely implementation of these concepts
• Analyze competitive systems and advanced design concepts to keep informed of emerging developments
• Lead effort to establish crash related competitive benchmark information for package and structure and use the results to improve design for optimized performance and promote reduction of testing and prototype usage
• Promote the application of state-of-the-art structural and occupant crash modeling tools, testing methods, and statistical techniques to ensure the optimization of vehicle designs to meet crash performance objectives while minimizing testing
• Provide training, mentoring and consulting to department engineers, supervisors, and managers

Location & Travel Expectations: the responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at the office for in-person meetings and events. Hybrid working for personal flexibility is possible with limitations per week. The role will be based at a Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. Applicants should expect that the role will require national and international business travel 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. Here’s what else you’ll bring:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a relevant field.
• 15+ years of experience in developing and integrating Vehicle safety systems, experience in body structures, electrical and mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments, covering all phases of product development (design, test, and launch).
• Strong understanding of vehicle safety principles, regulations, and standards.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in Vehicle Safety, employing a 1st Principles approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels.

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 physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specific