SET Lead, CHASSIS/BRAKE/STEERING Team Lead

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

1d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of the Scout Motors team, which is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. Scout Motors aims to create a company that respects its people, customers, work, and play, offering vehicles suitable for various environments. The company empowers its teams to innovate, seeking individuals who are visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. Joining Scout Motors means being part of shaping the future of transportation and making history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Program Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in chassis, suspension, or wheel guidance within an OEM or Tier‑1 supplier.
• Proven experience in developing components from concept through production release.
• Prior program management experience.
• Experience with supplier management, design reviews, PPAP processes, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Passport required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional discussions and alignment between production, quality, sales, marketing, purchasing, finance, product management, CAE, other R&D teams, and cross-system engineering partners from an engineering perspective.
• Address topics related to chassis (suspension/wheels), braking, and steering.
• Triage issues and prioritize them appropriately.
• Formally present DRE (Design Release Engineer) topics to cross-functional teams and upper management.
• Lead engineering efforts from a program management perspective, organizing cross-functional teams and engineering resources as needed.
• Review budget with engineers, ensuring completeness and proper documentation/alignment of forecasts.
• Identify timing issues and escalate them to the next level of management.
• Facilitate decision-making by organizing cross-functional input when multiple directions or scenarios exist.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Track progress and potential risks based on input from the engineering team.

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: Senior