Specialist, Pre Series Management

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

4d • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related)
• 7+ years of experience in vehicle development, validation / verification (V&V), and prototype or pre-series environments
• Strong experience with Design Verification Plans (DVPs)
• Strong experience with vehicle validation processes
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional activities
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, positive attitude, and a growth mindset
• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals

Nice To Haves

• Experience in full vehicle development programs (OEM or Tier 1)
• Familiarity with durability, functional, and integration testing
• Familiarity with 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, and 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, and full vehicle level
• Ensure alignment between engineering teams, test teams, and suppliers
• Monitor status of test requests, test completion, and results availability
• Highlight risks related to test readiness, delays, or incomplete coverage
• Act as central interface between engineering (design owners), test & validation teams, and prototype / garage operations
• Drive clarity on test intent, acceptance criteria, and validation scope
• Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on current validation status
• Perform regular gap analysis between DVP requirements and actual executed tests
• Identify missing validation activities, insufficient test coverage, and 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, and 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, and 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
• Pay Transparency
• Eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior