What you'll doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:Hire, train, and retain an exceptional team.Motivate and develop team members, fostering a strong sense of teamwork.Develop the Pilot Hall organization cross functionally to enable the plant to efficiently ramp and operate.Supervise body-in-white pre-series production.Supervise the body-in-white issue resolution process.Implement a pilot workshop that provides subassemblies and complete bodies at low volumes.Ensure that production tools and jigs meet dimensional capability requirements.Develop new processes and testing methods for production.Create KPIs to report on part status, volume, quality, etc.Attain and sustain quality, volume, and cost goals.Minimize downtime, scrap, and rework cost.Achieve dimensional accuracy during launch and maintain during series production.Analyze and collaborate on improving supplied parts.Quickly and comprehensively identify the root causes of production issues.Provide short term solutions while validating and implementing long term ones.Consult with product engineering to ensure the feasibility of design changes and new models.Evaluate change and deviation requests.Collaborate with product engineering to implement design solutions for production problems.Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance at in-person meetings and events. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC. 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 Scouts 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:5+ years professional experience with expertise in car production, including ability to achieve stable production processes.Bachelor's/ master's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent experienceSkillful at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships.Creative and strategic problem solver who exercises sound judgment.Leadership experienceWhat you'll gainThe 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 itsfoundation. In addition, Scoutprovidescompetitive 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 plans401(k) program with:An employer match and immediate vestingGenerous Paid Time Off including:20 days planned PTO, as accrued40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annuallyUp to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all gendersPaid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leaveCorporate Vehicle Program with:Eligibility to lease up to 2 vehicles at competitive ratesPay TransparencyThis 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 = $90,000 - $100,000Internal leveling code: M9Notice to applicants:Residing in San Francisco:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Residing inLos Angeles:Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Residing inNew York City:This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
