Senior Manager, Thermal Systems
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 people, customers, and the balance of work and play, offering vehicles suitable for various environments. We provide two powertrain options: an all-electric powertrain and the Harvester™ range extender powertrain. At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. We seek individuals who are visionaries, leaders, knowledgeable doers, collaborators, and passionate go-getters ready to shape the future of transportation and make history.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in thermal or energy systems engineering.
- 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams or organizations.
- Strong expertise in vehicle thermal systems including battery and HVAC.
- Experience with system architecture and vehicle integration.
- Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of VW Group processes preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop multiple teams of Design Release Engineers, with accountability for team performance and delivery.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Own resource planning, staffing strategy, and capability development for the Thermal Systems organization.
- Identify and mitigate risks across thermal systems at an organizational level.
- Oversee and provide direction for the design, development, and release of thermal systems across multiple programs.
- Ensure timely delivery of engineering releases, specifications, and validation milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities across manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and suppliers.
- Manage program timelines, budgets, and system-level risks.
- Provide direction on system architecture, DFMEA, DVP&R, and compliance.
- Approve major design changes and engineering deliverables.
- Lead root cause investigations and resolution of complex system issues.
- Drive integration of simulation, HIL, and vehicle validation.
- Act as senior engineering interface with leadership and external partners.
- Communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Align product, program, and supplier teams on system requirements.
- Drive adherence to engineering processes and PLM systems.
- Own KPIs for quality, cost, timing, and performance.
- Support audits and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Lead validation strategy including bench, integration, and vehicle testing.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across thermal systems.
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
- Annual performance bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
