Design Release Engineer, Air Induction System

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its past and future, its communities, and its customers. Scout vehicles will offer both an all-electric powertrain and a range extender powertrain with an estimated 500 miles of combined range. We empower our teams to innovate and are looking for visionary, collaborative, and passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of transportation. This role is responsible for the design release engineering of the range extender engine air induction system, including air filtration, tubes, resonators, and sensors for the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup. The position involves coordinating component designs, builds, and testing to meet project milestones, identifying and escalating risks, tracking system imperatives (cost, mass, investment), and managing hardware, software, and calibration from prototype to production. The engineer will also provide technical feedback to various teams and serve as the single point of contact for air induction systems with partners and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Strong Powertrain technical fundamentals.
• 7+ years of experience managing complex multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with evidence of success bringing programs to life from concept to production.
• Experience with common project/ program management tools.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional environment with colleagues from purchasing, manufacturing, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills including accountability, self-motivation, problem solving, analytical thinking, succinct communication and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with design and release of Powertrain components and systems.
• Knowledge of DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s, DVP’s etc.
• Knowledge of powertrain mechanical design principles, system engineering methodologies, CAE methods, CFD, GD&T, 3D CAD, 1D simulation, NVH contribution, Teamcenter and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design release engineering of the range extender engine air induction system, air filtration, tubes, resonators and sensors for the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup.
• Coordinate component designs, builds and testing to meet both Scout and supplier milestones.
• Identify risks and escalate to leadership where appropriate to raise awareness and drive action.
• Track and report induction system imperatives including system cost, mass, and investment.
• Effectively coordinate hardware, software and calibration for all phases from prototype development to production.
• Provide technical feedback to concept architects, designers, test engineers and calibration teams.
• Act as the air induction system single point contact for various partners and suppliers.

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: Senior