Sheet Metal Engineer Specialist – Pickup Box

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

12h • $110,000 - $135,000 • 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!
What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Responsible for sheet metal design and release of Pickup Box stampings and assemblies for new products, ensuring innovative and optimized solutions for Scout trucks.
Manage the design of parts to meet cost, weight, and vehicle performance targets at all design milestones.
Conduct analysis of sections, components, and sub-systems to drive the design of part to support the overall vehicle efficiencies.
Develop CAD to support design alternative studies and production development of parts.
Participate in collaborative design and creation of a simulation environment for testing new body system concepts and ideas related to vehicle handling, safety features, and overall driving experience.
Support the development prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
Proactively stay attuned to consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
Contribute to the design of production facilities for body systems of the Scout trucks & SUVs.
Manage resources efficiently including supplier partners.
Be a key member within the body structures team and liaison with all Scout functions.
Location & Travel Expectations:
This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Charlotte, North Carolina
This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in Pickup Box structures, including all three phases of product development (design, test and launch).
• Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in sheet metal design, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving.
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.
• Strong communication skills.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sheet metal design and release of Pickup Box stampings and assemblies for new products, ensuring innovative and optimized solutions for Scout trucks.
• Manage the design of parts to meet cost, weight, and vehicle performance targets at all design milestones.
• Conduct analysis of sections, components, and sub-systems to drive the design of part to support the overall vehicle efficiencies.
• Develop CAD to support design alternative studies and production development of parts.
• Participate in collaborative design and creation of a simulation environment for testing new body system concepts and ideas related to vehicle handling, safety features, and overall driving experience.
• Support the development prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Proactively stay attuned to consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Contribute to the design of production facilities for body systems of the Scout trucks & SUVs.
• Manage resources efficiently including supplier partners.
• Be a key member within the body structures team and liaison with all Scout functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
• 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