Manufacturing Engineer (General Assembly Product Planning)

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

Within the Manufacturing Engineering scope, Product Engineering 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 project management. This role is responsible for component level parts that will be mounted in General Assembly. You will report to the Manager, Body System Assembly at Production Planning.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Your goal is to improve the product, design the vehicles according to the needs of manufacturing and to enable stable and ergonomic processes that are feasible for high-volume manufacturing
• Identify, decide, and implement technical requirements from manufacturing to influence product design
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, production control, and engineering to provide product design and product concepts according to the needs of General Assembly.
• Use CAD-Data-Analysis, Simulations and virtual tests to identify risks for high-volume manufacturing
• Identify and implement ideas to improve exterior product design to ensure stable processes and minimal rework in series production
• Ensure that all exterior products are designed to meet assembly requirements and product design is feasible for high-volume manufacturing
• Take responsibility for all communication between production planning assembly and the engineering department as a single point of contact for all exterior vehicle design related topics
• Use cross departmental collaboration to meet and exceed company goals and objectives in the field of design for manufacturing.
• Coordinate activities within the team that outline and achieve project goals
• Provide instruction and guidance about required techniques and regulations

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

• 3+ years professional experience with expertise in manufacturing engineering or production planning (General Assembly), including ability to achieve stable production processes.
• Deep knowledge of vehicle engineering processes
• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Skillful at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships.
• Creative and strategic problem solver who exercises sound judgment.

 

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