Technical Specialist, Test Vehicle Management

Scout Motors•Blythewood, SC

10h•$130,000 - $160,000•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 in the Test-Car Build Management you will report to the Manager of the Engineering Office.

Requirements

Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, engineering management or a relevant field
4+ years of Experience required in type of role: 5+ years of experience in simulation, and testing within the automotive or electric vehicle industry
Experience leading whole vehicle test planning including potential to modify test schedule based on unique customer needs
Proficiency in using specialized testing equipment, data acquisition systems, and analysis software
Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within established timelines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal team and external stakeholders.
Strong technical skills and expertise in problem-solving
Ability to lead simultaneous engineering teams
Good knowledge of MS Office products
The ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels.
Advanced project steering and coordination skills to practice independent project management in a defined project scope
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, 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
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 25% of the time.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence & source of knowledge
Create and implement test strategies to evaluate the whole vehicle performance
Be the central point of contact in the Production Center in Columbia/Blythewood for the Verification& Validation team in Novi
Design, plan, and conduct whole vehicle testing
Investigate failures / issues that arise during the production process to determine the root cause(s) and coordinate countermeasures to propose solutions
Oversee and maintain the R&D- testing equipment on site to ensure they are in good working condition and calibrated accurately
Generate detailed car-reports summarizing build parameters and test results, findings and recommendations for design or material modifications
Work closely with other R&D departments, including Body, Interior, Energy, etc., to integrate simulation and test results into the vehicle development
Ensure alternative designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations.
Design & create with collaboration, integration and a testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities
Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solutions to engineering & functional challenges and issues coming up in the production process
Coordinate with supplier(s) for engineering activities, ensuring supplier meets requirements set by Scout.
Collaborate with suppliers and Scout cross-functional teams to ensure system components meet validation and testing requirements.
Work with pre-series team to support the build process.
Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions to contribute innovative ideas that enhance system performance and fulfil production needs.
Hands-on prototyping and building capability, from initial operation to coordinating and implementing software
Be involved in other related tasks / activities as required

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
This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.
Initial base salary range = $130,000.00 - $160,000.00