Manager, TOE

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its past, its communities, its customers, and the balance of work and play. We offer both all-electric and a range-extender powertrain. We empower our teams to innovate and are looking for individuals who are visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. Join us to shape the future of transportation and make history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in automobile Engineering and/or Manufacturing within an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
• 4+ years in a Management Role with direct reports.
• Proven experience developing components from concept through production release.
• Prior leadership experience managing engineers or technical teams.
• Strong understanding of Engineering and Manufacturing processes.
• Experience with supplier management, design reviews, PPAP processes, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Proficiency with CAD systems (e.g., CATIA, Teamcenter or similar).
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, positive attitude, and a growth mindset.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Collaborative approach to achieving ambitious goals.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Engineers in the Technical Office of Engineering (TOE) responsible for all R&D functions in the Production Center.
• Hire and onboard new team members as needed to meet program and organizational growth.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure proper workload balance, resource planning, and team development.
• Manage the industrialization of new models, adapting designs for production conditions ('Design for Manufacturing').
• Oversee product adaptations to optimize manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Coordinate with MSTs and the Production Center (P, QA).
• Manage Engineering Change Management, ensuring integrated issues management and communication.
• Provide technical evaluation of the production impact of design changes and coordinate implementation in the plant.
• Ensure changes are cleanly integrated into the production line, including build documentation.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (e.g., fit, tolerances, material defects).
• Ensure collaboration with quality, suppliers, and development teams.
• Introduce technical improvements to prevent field issues.
• Serve as the interface to DREs, providing feedback from series production.
• Participate in 'Part Table reviews' (e.g., component approvals).
• Support testing and validation in the build process.
• Organize test car builds and build documentation, including test car sign-off for R&D.
• Support pre-series builds and ramp-up, ensuring quick technical communication and rapid resolution of 'build issues'.
• Provide technical coordination with suppliers for problems or changes.
• Evaluate component quality and manufacturability.
• Identify cost-saving potential (materials, processes) and implement value engineering measures.
• Reduce scrap and rework.
• Collaborate closely with production, quality, sales, purchasing, finance, product management, vehicle dynamics, CAE, other R&D teams, and cross-system engineering partners.
• Develop long-term strategies for component maturity, sourcing, innovation, and future technology roadmaps.
• Create and maintain engineering development plans, ensuring alignment with program milestones.
• Identify and mitigate program risks related to timing, resources, suppliers, cost, or technical challenges.

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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• A mobility stipend
• Pay Transparency: eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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