Supplier Quality Engineer, Geometry

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its past and future, its communities, and its customers. We empower our teams to innovate and are looking for individuals who are visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate go-getters. Join us to shape the future of transportation and make history.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering, tool & die manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in Automotive Engineering/Product Quality focusing on Metrology/Geometry
• Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of Geometry and Laboratory testing in a vehicle environment
• Excellent knowledge of RPS and GD&T; vehicle technology in the areas of optical scanning, CMM, meisterbock, laboratory testing
• Very good vehicle assessment skills and a very good understanding of the vehicle as a whole
• Sound knowledge of quality management; proven ability to execute project management techniques
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Proven results and ability to direct supplier activities at the management level to ensure suppliers can meet customer requirements and expectations
• Strong technical writing ability using SPC and data analysis as well as an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
• Valid driver's license required
• Passport required
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older

Nice To Haves

• Comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals

Responsibilities

• Oversee the geometrical data from supplier for Supplier Quality requirements within the Supplier Quality group; responsible for geometric analysis, preliminary analysis and testing of individual parts and of total vehicles
• Perform detailed geometric analysis of supplier parts using GD&T principles
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate quality control
• Conduct statistical analysis of quality data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement
• Develop and apply statistical models to predict potential quality issues and evaluate supplier performance
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on quality metrics, issues, and improvement initiatives
• Access and utilize cloud-based data systems to gather, analyze, and share quality data and insights
• Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal teams to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving
• Travel to supplier sites as needed to address quality issues directly and provide support
• Develop and implement quality control procedures and standards for supplier components and materials
• Responsible to execute Quality fast response process to drive Quality improvements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance supplier quality performance
• Analyze quality data and trends to provide actionable insights and recommendations for improving product quality
• Develop and deliver training to suppliers on geometric quality requirements and best practices
• Facilitate technical requirement understanding between Suppliers and Scout’s Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams to ensure total transparency
• Lead technical strategies and project teams to resolve complex quality issues, acting as a Task Force Leader for critical technical topics when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

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: Mid Level