Specialist, Project Coordination TOE

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

12h • $110,000 - $135,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Technical Office Engineering (TOE) you will contribute within the production environment, to the manufacturing and testing of the first cars featuring the pioneering Scout design and functionalities. Additionally, you will play a decisive role in transferring the lessons learned to product optimization activities and the later pre-series and series production line. In your role you will report to the Manager of the Engineering Office. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Representation of the Scout Engineering Department (R&D) in the Scout Production Center in Columbia / Blythewood.
Communication interface to all units and departments in the Scout Production Center in Blythewood
Liaising with Logistics and Production to identify and define project requirements for the preparation and building of Test-and Pre-Series-Vehicles,
Preparing project proposals, timeframes, schedules, and budgets for the procurement processes for machines and equipment for the R&D workshop in Blythewood.
Monitoring costs, progress, and quality of the planning for the TOE in Blythewood: Office space, Vehicle Workshop in the Technical Center
Planning and control of the machine and equipment installation for the TOE in the new Production Center in Blythewood
Scheduling and controlling the Test-Vehicle build in Blythewood for Engineering (line-build and final completion)
Planning of the capacities required for the vehicle build support and Test-preparation for Engineering
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 and change management processes
Preparation of documentation for reports and project status

Requirements

• 7+ years professional experience with expertise in manufacturing engineering, production planning, and/or project management
• Deep knowledge of vehicle engineering processes and project planning software
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or equivalent
• 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 judgement
• Ability to lead simultaneous engineering teams
• Good knowledge of MS Office products
• Motivated engineer wanting to work at the cutting edge of electric vehicle technical design, create new ideas and solutions, enjoy hands-on testing
• Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, innovative, creative, communication skills and ability to develop & mutually thrive in working relationships
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment

Responsibilities

• Representation of the Scout Engineering Department (R&D) in the Scout Production Center in Columbia / Blythewood.
• Communication interface to all units and departments in the Scout Production Center in Blythewood
• Liaising with Logistics and Production to identify and define project requirements for the preparation and building of Test-and Pre-Series-Vehicles,
• Preparing project proposals, timeframes, schedules, and budgets for the procurement processes for machines and equipment for the R&D workshop in Blythewood.
• Monitoring costs, progress, and quality of the planning for the TOE in Blythewood: Office space, Vehicle Workshop in the Technical Center
• Planning and control of the machine and equipment installation for the TOE in the new Production Center in Blythewood
• Scheduling and controlling the Test-Vehicle build in Blythewood for Engineering (line-build and final completion)
• Planning of the capacities required for the vehicle build support and Test-preparation for Engineering
• 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 and change management processes
• Preparation of documentation for reports and project status

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