Engineer, Human Factor

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

5h • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.
But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.
At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.
Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years experience in ergonomics, human factors, and/or occupant packaging in the automotive OEM space.
• Proficiency in CAD software, especially CATIA V5, TeamCenter, NX, Ramsis and/or JACK.
• Proficiency in office products such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA.
• Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles, usability testing, and user research methodologies.
• Familiarity with automotive industry standards and regulations related to human factors, including NHTSA Driver Distraction and C/FMVSS
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to design innovative packaging solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with external stakeholders.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advocate for good ergonomics and human factors executions throughout the vehicle development process.
• Work cross functionally with design studio and engineering teams to align on CAD data changes as needed to improve customer experience.
• Develop and place human manikins for a variety of occupant sizing percentiles, evaluating vehicle CAD data releases against manikin placement for acceptability in reach, packaging, and clearances.
• Identify/create requirements for appropriate targets and test methods on future Scout products for reach, packaging, and clearances in the vehicle cockpit.
• Develop visibility related targets, including downvision cones, rimblock/obscuration view paths, and test methods/requirements for each to ensure good vision to controls/displays/fields of view.
• Identify/create requirements for appropriate targets and test methods on future Scout products for small and large item stowage within the vehicle cabin.
• Conduct internal customer clinics and benchmark competitive vehicle set as needed to gather feedback and insights for optimizing the occupant packaging/visibility/stowage experience for Scout target customers.
• Lead development of physical evaluation properties used to validate occupant packaging, vision, stowage, etc.

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

What This Job Offers

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