Process Quality Engineer, Battery Architecture

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

37d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are seeking a Process Quality Engineer, Battery Architecture to join our team and help revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. This role is based in Columbia, South Carolina, and requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and occasional travel. We are looking for individuals with integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset, who are comfortable with change and collaboration in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive engineering/product quality.
• Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of battery architecture.
• Very good vehicle assessment skills and a very good understanding of the vehicle as a whole.
• Sound knowledge of quality management.
• Hands-on approach.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• High level of assertiveness.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of AIAG, IATF, ISO, and VDA experience.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in quality work.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Writes clearly and informatively.
• Edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Varies writing style to meet needs.
• Presents numerical data effectively.
• Able to read and interpret written information.
• Understands business implications of decisions.
• Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Benefits organization through outside activities.
• Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality from the customer's perspective based on warranty and production data collection for battery architecture.
• Work with upfront development activities and ongoing production activities with Supplier Quality and Supply chain.
• Analyze data from field and production to support KPI goals for Quality and Production.
• Drive improvements based on quality market research activities, quality, and benchmarks to determine customer quality requirements.
• Drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations to ensure Quality KPI’s are met and drive to exceed expectations.
• Execute Quality fast response process to drive Quality improvements.
• Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles.
• Support the definition and ongoing maintenance of quality processes and technical standards in cooperation with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations teams.
• Provide leadership to the technical quality teams and oversee daily operations.
• Troubleshoot hands-on with the Production team.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments within Scout.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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