Specialist, Vehicle Wire Harness

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

3h • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Pilot Hall organization, which facilitates collaboration between R&D and Production. Identify, analyze, root cause, and resolve issues during the vehicle commissioning process within a production environment. You will work hands-on with ECUs and diagnostic systems and collaborate cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutions. This role combines deep technical expertise and systems understanding with a proactive and conceptual mindset. You’ll contribute directly to the future of the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV).

Requirements

• 4 years professional experience preferred with expertise in manufacturing engineering, production planning, ideally in a prototype or low-volume environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent field.
• Strong understanding of vehicle engineering and manufacturing processes, specifically wiring harnessing
• Proficient in reading and understanding electrical schematics
• Fundamentals in DC/AC circuit analysis, LV and HV systems
• Confident with hands on harness work, including depinning, connector rework, splice repairs, grommet adjustments and prototype harness assembly.
• Knowledge of electrical testing using basic diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeter, test benches).
• Familiarity with 3D model and drawing review tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, or viewer platforms (JT2Go, Connect, etc.)
• Strong skills at organizational navigation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; adept at developing effective partnerships and relationships.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for 4 hours.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Planning/execution of wire harness testing before prototypes and pre-series build phase.
• Confirming dimensional measurements and connectivity according to specifications.
• Lead a cross-functional team for wiring harness problems, buildability issues, developing and implementing counter measures.
• Lead charge on product changes with harness and technical solutions to solve and improve buildability issues.
• Support packing concept of the harness
• Define and write rework instructions
• Test and track problems with wiring harness in Pre-Series and Series Phase.
• Summarize and Report Harness issues to Cross-Functional Team (CFT) and actively create solution to process.
• Take responsibility for sourcing and purchasing the necessary equipment required for the verification and validation processes of custom wiring harnesses.
• Maintain and manage all harness related test assets.
• Provide Instruction and guidance on harness technology and regulations
• Define/optimize harness routing in the production process.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED