Specialist, Pre Series Management
About The Position
We are seeking a highly driven engineer – Pre-Series Management Specialist to ensure alignment between Design Verification Plans (DVPs) and actual validation and development activities during prototype and pre-series phases. This role acts as the central point of control for verification execution, ensuring that all planned validation activities are properly defined, tracked, executed, and reported across vehicle programs. The position requires strong cross-functional coordination, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage complexity across multiple systems and teams. At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal – where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related)
- 7+ years of experience in: Vehicle development, Validation / verification (V&V), Prototype or pre-series environments
- Strong experience with: Design Verification Plans (DVPs), Vehicle validation processes
- Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional activities
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in full vehicle development programs (OEM or Tier 1)
- Familiarity with: Durability, functional, and integration testing, Automotive development milestones (e.g., PEP, gateways)
- Experience with program tracking tools (JIRA, Polarion, Teamcenter, etc.)
- Background in both engineering and validation/test environments
- Experience in startup or fast-paced development organizations
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain the Design Verification Plan (DVP) for vehicle systems and subsystems
- Ensure DVPs are: Complete, Up to date, Aligned with program timing and engineering maturity
- Continuously reconcile planned vs. executed validation activities
- Identify gaps, missing test coverage, and outdated requirements
- Track execution of all validation and development activities across: Component level, Subsystem level, Full vehicle level
- Ensure alignment between: Engineering teams, Test teams, Suppliers
- Monitor status of: Test requests, Test completion, Results availability
- Highlight risks related to test readiness, delays, or incomplete coverage
- Act as central interface between: Engineering (design owners), Test & validation teams, Prototype / garage operations
- Drive clarity on: Test intent, Acceptance criteria, Validation scope
- Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on current validation status
- Perform regular gap analysis between: DVP requirements, Actual executed tests
- Identify: Missing validation activities, Insufficient test coverage, Misalignment between development and validation
- Escalate risks proactively and drive resolution with responsible teams
- Develop and maintain clear reporting on: DVP status and completeness, Validation progress vs. plan, Key risks and blockers
- Provide structured updates to program leadership
- Support milestone readiness reviews (e.g., prototype builds, gateway gates)
- Improve processes for: DVP creation and maintenance, Validation tracking and reporting, Cross-functional coordination
- Implement tools and methods to increase transparency and efficiency
- Standardize best practices across programs
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
