Engineer, Bolt on Structures to Frame

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

3h • $110,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company aims to create rugged SUVs and trucks that are equally at home in various environments, offering both an all-electric powertrain and a range-extender option. Scout Motors values integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset, encouraging innovation and collaboration within its teams. This role is crucial in bringing new Scout products from concept to launch, focusing on the integration of bolt-on structures to the ladder frame.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, engineering management or a relevant field.
• 4-8+ years of experience in body mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Very good knowledge of CATIA V5, including the ability to make 3D parametric models.
• Coordinate CAD data and engineering releases.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in problem-solving.
• Ability to lead simultaneous engineering projects.
• Good knowledge of MS Office products.
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.
• The ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a 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

• Responsible for the bolt-on-structures to the ladderframe for all new products, covering the entire development cycle from concept to manufacturing launch.
• Creating the CAD-Data of the parts (e. g. towing hooks, bolted on structural reinforcements, body-mounts, …).
• Coordinate component development activities to achieve cost, functionality, weight, manufacturability, and vehicle performance targets.
• Define design verification plans and align with the test engineers.
• Working together with suppliers and engineering service providers.
• Be a part of a diverse team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Support virtual and physical verification activities, including prototype builds, validation testing, field testing, and issue resolution to ensure production readiness.
• Ensure designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations.
• Proactively stay attuned to consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Manage resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people.

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