Intern, Products

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is hiring a Products intern for its 2027 Internship Program. The 10-week program is anticipated to run from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The position is fully on-site five days per week at the Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina, and requires regular attendance at in-person meetings and events. The program offers current undergraduate and graduate students who live in the local market hands-on experience on meaningful projects, applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges under the mentorship of company leaders. Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process, and the specific project will be defined with the manager at the start of the internship.

The Products & Accessories team develops products and accessories that complement Scout vehicles and customers’ everyday use of them. The intern will contribute to bringing these products from early ideas through launch, working at the intersection of design, customer insight, and brand. Interns may collaborate with cross-functional teams, support product development and meetings, create business cases, and assist product managers with data and presentations.

This is a paid internship at $25 per hour. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation; Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in engineering, business management, or a related field.
• Ability to work on-site at the Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the full duration of the program.
• Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, finance, quality, and product marketing teams to facilitate collaboration, find compromises, and track product development progress.
• Lead special projects by creating business cases for product change requests and issue resolutions for the Traveler and Terra, with the opportunity to present to top leadership.
• Assist with preparing and following up on tasks for weekly product team meetings.
• Assist product managers with data entry and presentation creation.
• Complete a project defined with the manager at the start of the internship.

Benefits

• Paid internship at $25 per hour.
• Hands-on experience on meaningful projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside professionals on projects bringing rugged SUVs and trucks to market.
• Opportunity to contribute to products intended to make an impact on the automotive industry.
• Growth in skills and broader knowledge of the automotive industry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed