VP, Production Quality

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is reviving an iconic American vehicle brand, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. The company values exploration, caretaking, and hard work, aiming to create a company that stands for its people and customers. Scout Motors is seeking a Vice President of Production Quality to build, scale, and lead the plant quality function. This foundational role requires an experienced automotive quality leader who has established production quality systems in a high-growth OEM environment, managed launches, and led large teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to define the quality culture, strategy, and systems of a new OEM while honoring Scout's heritage and values. The VP, Production Quality will own the end-to-end production quality vision and execution for Scout Motors’ South Carolina manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in automotive production quality, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role in an OEM
• Expertise in new product launches
• Bachelor degree is required
• Deep expertise in setting up Production Quality processes as part of the Scout Business Management System (BMS)
• Strong background in manufacturing quality, warranty management, and customer feedback integration
• Advanced capability in supplier quality management across global, multi‑tier supply networks
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional organizations at senior executive level
• Track record of building and scaling large quality organizations
• Knowledge in data engineering and data analytics as well as in implementation of digital solutions to facilitate a Data Driven Quality approach.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen, balancing quality, cost, delivery, and risk
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Current knowledge of automotive quality trends, technologies, and best‑in‑class practices
• Valid driver's license required
• Passport required

Nice To Haves

• Master degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Build, scale and lead a high-performing, inclusive Production Quality organization across plant quality, supplier quality, warranty, and customer experience.
• Inspire and develop leaders at all levels—professional and hourly—creating clear accountability, psychological safety, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Define and execute the Production Quality strategy, aligned to Scout Motors’ business objectives and North American market expectations.
• Establish robust quality governance, KPIs, and decision-making forums that drive clarity, speed, and results.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve production quality processes within the Scout Motors Business Management System (BMS).
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives that reduce direct run rate issues, scrap, rework, and warranty risk—especially through launch and ramp-up.
• Partner deeply with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to embed quality into design, industrialization, supplier readiness, and series production.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared objectives and a single definition of “right the first time.”
• Own supplier quality performance across a complex, multi-tier supply chain—driving sustainable corrective actions and holding partners accountable.
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer, overseeing vehicle audits, warranty data, and customer feedback loops.
• Balance quality, cost, delivery, and risk with strong strategic, analytical, and financial judgment.
• Build something meaningful, establishing the quality foundation for a company that people believe in, are proud to work for, and love to drive.

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: 25 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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with: Eligibility for up to 2 assigned vehicles
• A mobility stipend
• Pay Transparency

What This Job Offers

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