Concept Architect, Top Hat

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

1d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with modern innovation. We are seeking a Concept Architect to support concept architecture development for our programs. This role involves collaborating with design and engineering teams to create innovative, visually appealing, and feasible exterior and interior concepts. You will partner with other engineering teams to develop solutions for engineering and functional challenges through 3D CAD packaging proposals, always keeping the customer experience in mind. Establishing vehicle occupant packaging, including number of occupants, body positioning, and basic roominess targets, is key. You will also benchmark competitive executions for packaging using tools like A2MAC1 and iteratively work with design and engineering teams to evolve CAD data sets throughout the development lifecycle. Creating detailed requirement documentation, including 2D and 3D drawings, specifications, and design guidelines for components, is also part of this role.

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.
• Comfort with change and flexibility 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.
• Annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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