Concept Architect, Top Hat

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

2d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, dating back to 1960, known for its rugged SUVs and trucks. The brand embodies a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work, with a focus on respecting the past and future by electrifying and digitizing the brand with American innovation. Scout Motors aims to create a company that stands for its people and customers, developing vehicles suitable for various environments and offering both all-electric and range-extender powertrains. The company empowers its teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders who are knowledgeable doers, collaborators, and passionate individuals. Joining Scout Motors means being part of shaping the future of transportation and making history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in concept engineering, specifically with concept lead platforms/variants, component 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 GCIE, SAE, and C/FMVSS.
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the concept architecture development for a given program.
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to establish innovative, visually appealing and feasible exterior and interior concepts.
• Partner with other engineering teams to come up with alternate solutions to engineering & functional challenges through creation of 3D CAD packaging proposals, keeping customer experience top of mind.
• Establish vehicle occupant packaging including number of occupants, positioning of the body, and basic roominess targets.
• Benchmark competitive executions for packaging through use of tools such as A2MAC1.
• Iteratively work with the design and engineering teams to evolve CAD data sets throughout the development lifecycle to improve customer experience and feasibility.
• Create detailed requirement documentation, including 2D and 3D drawings, specifications, and design guidelines for components.

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