Specialist, Technical Quality - Range Extender

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Driving project activities to ensure best performance for Quality KPI’s, such as warranty, customer satisfaction scores, and internal audits
• Participation and active management of Technical Quality topics in cross-functional Range Extender discussions
• Evaluation of project change requests for cost, quality and timing
• Supporting development of engineering solutions and launch issues while protecting full volume manufacturability
• Evaluation of early project requests for impact to Quality Assurance, to ensure a flawless launch at Scout
• Keeping an ongoing list of project strengths and weaknesses for future improvement following up on outcome resolution
• Support Scout’s definition of quality and process requirements as Voice of the Customer
• Technical understanding of current vehicle status to drive design for manufacturability and repairability

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• Education/Certifications: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience required in type of role: 5+ years of experience in automotive hybrid powertrain development or a related industry, with a focus on range extender applications; OEM experience preferred
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills across hierarchy and functional levels (i.e. Director and Vice President Level)
• Strong background in interpreting voice of the customer data (such as JD Power IQS)
• Ability to identify tasks, develop methodologies and plans, and execute with minimal supervision and own assignments to ensure the project success
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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 = $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9