Design Systems Engineer, Engine and Engine Hardware

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

2h • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is hiring a Design Systems Engineer to lead system engineering execution for the Terra pickup range extender system. The role covers the inverter/generator, engine assembly, fuel systems, air induction, and exhaust subsystems. The engineer will guide powertrain engineering work, coordinate timely delivery of engineering release work products, and help ensure system and subsystem designs meet functional objectives.

The position tracks system cost, mass, efficiency, and investment; identifies and escalates risks; and leads technical and timing action and recovery plans across cross-functional teams. It also drives innovation in technology solutions, design and development methods, advanced materials, and manufacturing.

The role is based at Scout Motors’ location in Novi, Michigan, and requires working in the office 4–5 days per week. Regular in-person meetings and occasional travel for company events are expected. This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and annual performance bonus. The initial base salary range is $130,000–$160,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Strong powertrain technical fundamentals.
• At least 10 years of experience managing complex multidisciplinary engineering projects, with evidence of bringing programs from concept to production.
• Experience with common project or program management tools such as Gantt charts.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with colleagues such as those in purchasing and manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including accountability, self-motivation, problem solving, analytical thinking, succinct communication, and the ability to develop mutually successful working relationships.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment; collaborative approach, curiosity, resourcefulness, integrity, positive attitude, and growth mindset.
• Understanding of root cause analysis tools such as fishbone analysis, Is-Is not, 3L5Y, and Red X.
• Knowledge of powertrain mechanical design principles, systems engineering methodologies, CAE methods, GD&T, 3D CAD, 1D simulation, Teamcenter, and manufacturing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience with design release processes for powertrain components and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full system engineering execution for the Terra pickup range extender system, including the inverter/generator, engine assembly, fuel systems, air induction, and exhaust subsystems.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide technical guidance and support to the powertrain engineering team.
• Maintain schedules and communicate critical milestones to help peer DREs and development/validation engineers release work products on time.
• Assist DREs in generating detailed system and subsystem technical specifications to ensure functional objectives are met.
• Identify risks and escalate them to leadership where appropriate.
• Track and report system imperatives, including cost, mass, efficiency, and investment.
• Lead action plans for technical and timing-related program risks and recovery plans across cross-functional teams where appropriate.
• Drive innovation in technology solutions, design and development methods, advanced materials, and manufacturing.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting.
• 20 days of planned PTO, as accrued.
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO annually.
• 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.
• Annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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