Specialist, General Assembly Quality Process Engineer

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!

About the team

The Quality Supervisor Backend - General Assembly will report directly to the Quality Assembly Manager, the role involves overseeing the general assembly manufacturing processes, in the same way will manage the activities and staff for the specific control plan /torque quality inspections, performing process audits, and implementing quality control measures. Additionally, the will manage the development and maintain written quality standards and procedures to ensure consistent quality products. Experience with VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) standards and a working knowledge of automotive processes are essential for this role.

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:

Training, support and lead:

• Supervise all 30 hourly or more in the different areas such as assembly quality control points (CP6, rollers/aligners, ADAS, test track, water test, CP7, CP8) as well as respective rework validations stations.
• Responsible for assuring the training of the staff in root cause analysis and problem resolution in the different quality control points.  
• To manage activities for training of members in subjects such as mandatory documentation (BZD as well as TLD), bolting bases, use of bolting tools, documentation procedure in case of failure, good and bad practices, factors that affect the screwing process, etc.
• Support initial builds, vehicle launches, and production ramp-ups to ensure quality targets are met from VFF, PVS, 0-series to series operation
• Assist in the development of training materials and programs related to general assembly.
• Monitor employee work performance and prepare performance reviews to provide continuous feedback.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members, ensuring they have the necessary skills to excel in their roles.
• Monitor employee work performance and prepare performance reviews to provide continuous feedback.

Process Audits:

• To support the regular process audits of the general assembly product and process to ensure compliance with quality standards, including VDA requirements and procedures.
• Evaluate adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and identify opportunities for process improvements for Control Plan/Torque Audit activities.
• Review audit results related with Control Plan/Torque Audit activities and track the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

Writing and Maintaining Standards:

• Product control through the measurement of residual torque, considering the restrictions as: estimated time of measurement, critical characteristic of use, example: screw / nuts with “anti-loosening” assurance
• To assure compliance of the specification of the screw tools options according to category, types of tightening (torque controlled - manual, below the yield point: angle-of-rotation-controlled or installation beyond the elastic limit: angle-of-rotation-controlled) special conditions, etc.
• To manage activities to assure the classification of tightening according to the criticality that this represents for the client: Category A, B and C (According To VDI 2862)) VW0110.
• To manage activities for assurance of the product specifications before the release of bolting equipment for pre series as