Manufacturing Engineering - Project Reporting

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

Within the Manufacturing Engineering scope, the Product Planning team evaluates, reports, and achieves manufacturability KPI’s by consulting with R&D on optimal product design.  Success is achieved by intimate knowledge of product design, production process and program management. The Manufacturing Engineering – Program Management is responsible for tracking, reporting and synthesizing of the financial and technical KPIs across the projects. You will report to the Manager, Plant Production Coordination.

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:

• Aligning the tasks and available resources within manufacturing engineering. 
• Tracking and improving the financial status and budget to meet the project targets. 
• Guiding a team of technical experts in a program manager role. 
• Summarizing reports of the technical departments to an overall statement and report in the committees of Scout. 
• Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, production control, and engineering to develop an overall technical statement on technology (product and process requirements, manufacturability) of the Production business unit. 
• Supporting the Director Product Planning in budget planning and organizing the contracts for external support  
• Using cross-departmental collaboration to meet and exceed company goals and objectives in the field of design for manufacturing. 
• Coordinating activities within the leadership team to steer all activities for maximum support of the company’s goals  
• Identify and implement improvements to the current working processes and reports 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. 
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• 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 Scout employees 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 or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering , program management or similar 
• 3+ years professional experience with expertise in manufacturing engineering, production planning and/or project management 
• knowledge of vehicle engineering processes, project planning software and problem-solving skills  
• very good communication and networking skills 
• Skillful at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective partner