Specialist, Launch Engineer - Battery

Scout Motors•Blythewood, SC

2d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a launch Specialist for battery at Scout Motors, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless launch of our vehicles, specifically focusing on battery assembly related activities. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of technical and managerial tasks, contributing significantly to the success of the launch phase. Here's an overview of your key responsibilities: Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Requirements

A Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Master’s degree is a plus. Specialization in Production Management or Planning is preferred.
At least 4 years of experience in electric car assembly or experience in electric cars at OEM manufacturer. Understanding the fundamentals of car assembly production processes is essential.
Strong technical understanding of battery production processes, particularly in relation to steering and coordination systems. Knowledge of how these processes impact the functionality and quality of vehicles is crucial.
Proficient in analyzing production data, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to optimize pre-series production planning at supplier and battery assembly.
Adept at identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions to ensure seamless battery assemblies at supplier and at assembly unit.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration with internal departments, suppliers, and other stakeholders, ensuring a smooth flow of information.
Previous experience in optimizing assembly production processes, driving efficiency, and implementing best practices.
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Responsibilities

Represent and advance the technical capabilities of the battery at the manufacturing and at the assembly and coordination during the launch phase.
Actively participate in committees and meetings to contribute insights and ensure alignment with launch objectives towards battery assembly readiness.
Collect, summarize, and disseminate related information to relevant teams for effective decision-making.
Ensure comprehensive documentation of technical data related to battery management at supplier and in-house in-coordination with production team.
Responsibility for building and leading interdisciplinary organizations for the ramp-up phases (incl. RASI (Responsible, Accountable, Support, Information) chart).
Monitor launch activities deadlines, tools and equipment readiness, build timeline, build issues, production line readiness and budget for battery management, initiating escalation in case of overruns or issues.
Collaborate with finance teams to assess financial implications and ensure cost-effective launch strategies.
Coordinate measures with project-specific specialist departments, battery supplier and their interface both at manufacturing and at assembly site to ensure a seamless launch.
Follow up on the implementation of measures, assessing their effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with launch goals.
Know, represent, and implement the interests of battery manufacturing in the technical departments, with a specific focus on battery management.
Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and assembly of battery processes.
Understand financial key figures in the project, their influencing factors, and monitor compliance, particularly related to battery assembly.
Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and presentations for review and decision-making.
Recognize missed deadlines, demand action via escalation, and define corrective measures in collaboration with assembly shop team and other relevant areas.
Develop and maintain a detailed timeline for battery assembly, ensuring alignment with overall project schedules.
Establish a start-up organization for battery assembly, selecting key personnel and managing early-phase activities.
Implement effective communication channels within the start-up organization for streamlined coordination and build a string interface with the supplier and the assembly unit.
Responsibility for defining, planning and managing the required qualifications for white and blue collars for the ramp-up.
Responsibility for defining ramp-up specific activities (e.g. strategy, timelines etc.) for the Standard Factory Book for continuous improvement.
Elaborate a qualification plan (content and schedule) both for the Launch Management department's own staff and for the planned staff of the respective standard cell factories.
Familiarity with production processes from battery manufacturing to battery assembly, understanding the intended use in the vehicles, and ensuring timely delivery of work content.
Knowledge of milestones in the product development process, adherence to product and process standards, and suggestions for optimizing the paving process.
Understanding of qualification processes in pre-series production, knowledge of Q-targets, and assembly process related key indicators.
Understanding of the battery production process, factory control process, and knowledge transfer to employees and colleagues.
Knowledge of functional divisions within the industry, relations with relevant departments, and integration of processes both at supplier and at assembly point.
Understanding of financing types, cost reference values, and evaluation of project information for monthly/annual presentations.
Proficient Project management and change management software, including vehicle-specific changes and experience with analysis and reporting software within the companies.
Collaborate with IT teams to implement technology-driven solutions for enhanced launch management with respect to battery assembly.
Proficient knowledge applying the Microsoft Office products [PowerPoint, Excel, Word].
Application and adaptation of relevant methods, actively contributing new knowledge and experience, and fostering knowledge transfer within the team.
Develop training programs and materials to ensure continuous learning and knowledge retention. Monitor training progress inline with project timeline.

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
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program.
Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience.
The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.