Concept Architect, Platform

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

3d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company values respect for the past, present, and future, focusing on community, work-life balance, and customer needs. Scout Motors empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. This role is part of the Engineering team, where bold ideas are transformed into scalable solutions for durable and capable vehicles. The Concept Architect will play a key role in shaping the future of transportation by contributing to the development of new vehicles from the ground up.

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
• Pay Transparency
• Annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

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