Technical Quality Specialist - Interiors

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

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

• Driving project activities to ensure best performance for Quality KPI’s, such as warranty, customer satisfaction scores, and internal audits
• Providing the Voice of the Customer for design quality in product decisions
• Participation and active management of Technical Quality topics in cross-functional teams for interiors (center console, cockpit, door panels, and overhead console)
• Evaluation of project change requests for cost, quality, and timing
• Supporting development of engineering solutions and launch issues while protecting full volume manufacturability
• Evaluation of early project requests for impact to Quality Assurance, to ensure a flawless launch at Scout
• Keeping an ongoing list of project strengths and weaknesses for future improvement following up on outcome resolution
• Support Scout’s definition of quality and process requirements as Voice of the Customer
• Technical understanding of current vehicle status to drive design for manufacturability and repairability

 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. 
• 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: 

• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical field desired. Combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 5+ years of experience in automotive interiors (center console, cockpit, door panels, and overhead console) focused on customer satisfaction preferably in a product development role; OEM experience preferred
• Strong background in interpreting voice of the customer data (such as JD Power IQS) to help influence product design decisions
• Experience in product validation at the vehicle level
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills across hierarchy and functional levels (i.e. Director and Vice President Level)
• Ability to identify tasks, develop methodologies and plans, and execute with minimal supervision and own assignments to ensure the project success
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

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 ph