Concept Architect, Platform

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company aims to create vehicles that are at home in various environments, offering both all-electric and range extender powertrains. Scout Motors fosters an environment where talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams can innovate. The Engineering team is responsible for building durable and capable machines, working collaboratively across disciplines to turn complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet high standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This role offers the opportunity to design vehicles that will be built, driven, and remembered, contributing to the future of transportation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in concept engineering, specifically with concept lead platforms/variants, module selection and modification in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA V5, Teamcenter, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, and other design visualization tools.
• Proficiency in office products such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA
• Familiarity with automotive industry safety standards and regulations including IIHS/NHTSA, SAE, and C/FMVSS
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Nice To Haves

• PLM experience is highly appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to conceptualize and develop the range extended electric vehicle platform, which includes the chassis & drive train, battery pack, range extender, and key structural components.
• Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solutions to engineering & functional challenges through creation of 3D CAD packaging proposals.
• Critically review available technical systems and propose an engineering improvement &/or customer experience.
• Develop the concept architecture and vehicle integration for the scalable platform.
• Collaborate in design & creating a 3D input for simulation environment that allows the system architecture, concepts & ideas to be put to test for other systems engineers to utilize.
• Create detailed design documentation, including 2D and 3D drawings, specifications, and design guidelines for the platform.
• Creating prototype architectures for physical and computer verification & stress testing.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior