Specialist, Pilot Hall Project Coordinator

Scout Motors • Blythewood, SC

4d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Within the production environment, you will contribute to the Launch activities of Scout Vehicles and functionalities. The main responsibility is to track, control and report initial launch activities, including change management. Additionally, you will play a decisive role in developing the lessons learned that will later be transferred to pre-series and series production line. In your role you will report to the Planning Manager, Pilot Hall. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace.

Requirements

• 4+ years professional experience with expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, Pilot Builds, Production Planning or Project Management
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent in Automotive Engineering. Master’s degree is a plus. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Deep knowledge of Vehicle Manufacturing processes and Project Management Skills.
• Skillful at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships.
• Creative and strategic problem solver who exercises sound judgment.
• Proficient communication skills
• Proficient dashboard/report creation, data mining/mapping, and analytics tool skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, power BI, Advanced Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Automotive Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize Pilot Hall meetings (prepare meeting agendas, and document meeting minutes), including organizing and facilitating discussions with cross-functional teams to review progress, address challenges, and drive alignment and implementation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate and monitor project activities, ensuring adherence to project scope, timeline, and budget.
• Scheduling and controlling the vehicle build
• Planning of the capacities required for the vehicle build.
• Cost and budget tracking
• Managing escalation processes for parts availability and initiation of technical solutions as well as acceptance processes for deviating build-ins
• Reporting and cross-departmental coordination on the vehicle build status
• Represent the group externally and be the single source of truth to the rest of the business.

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