Joining Technology Specialist

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

12d • $95,000 - $120,000 • 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!
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in Welding, Manufacturing Technology, or Quality Control.
• 5+ years of experience in BIW quality, welding, or body shop manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of spot welding, MIG welding, adhesive bonding, and mechanical joining.
• Hands-on experience with weld inspection tools and techniques (e.g., chisel test, ultrasonic testers, calipers, borescopes).
• Familiarity with joining specifications, quality standards, and audit documentation practices.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Data-Driven Mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with great flexibility.
• May require extended hours during critical phases for issue resolution.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making

Responsibilities

• Weld and Joint Auditing: Perform routine audits of BIW joints across body shop zones (e.g., underbody, body sides, framing, closures).
• Validate destructive and non-destructive weld checks (e.g., peel, chisel, nugget size measurements, ultrasonic).
• Verify compliance with weld schedules and joining parameter specifications.
• Adhesive and Sealer Verification: Audit structural adhesive and sealer application for location, bead size, continuity, and material cure.
• Support validation of adhesive joint bonding strength per specifications and test protocols.
• Monitor anti-flutter and hem flange seal application during closures assembly.
• Process Monitoring & Documentation: Record audit findings in standardized quality systems.
• Escalate nonconformities, document deviations, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain traceability of audited components and joints using digital audit tools or manual logs.
• Operator & Process Support: Support weld technicians and robot programmers regarding joining quality and compliance.
• Assist in first-off inspections for new tooling, tip changes, or process updates.
• Participate in weld rework verification and final quality sign-off for reworked bodies.
• Quality Improvement: Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for joining-related defects (e.g., missed welds, weak joints, adhesive skips).
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams to drive process improvements and reduce joint-related defects.
• Contribute to PFMEA reviews and joining control plan updates.
• Issue Identification and Resolution Identify deviations, defects, or process variation in the production process or final vehicle assembly.\
• Work with relevant departments to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and verify the effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Lead the timing plan of open issue closures.
• Continuous Improvement Analyze process data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop strategies to proactively address potential quality issues.
• Develop lessons learned and root cause analysis catalogues.
• Reporting and Communication Lead cross-functional meetings on issue resolution.
• Prepare detailed summarizing findings, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Communicate quality action plans to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency and accountability throughout the problem-solving process

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