Jobs at Scout Motors Inc.

Leads system and subsystem integration for software-defined vehicle platforms, coordinating vehicle architecture, ECU readiness, software releases, validation, diagnostics, and lab-car activities. Owns Agile execution, issue triage, change control, release schedules, test readiness, dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting. Partners across software, systems, validation, manufacturing, diagnostics, and vehicle engineering teams to achieve stable releases and launch readiness.

Leads supplier quality planning, audits, PPAPs, corrective actions, containment, process validation, launch readiness, and continuous improvement from development through mass production. Partners with engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure suppliers meet performance, delivery, reliability, and regulatory requirements. The role requires extensive domestic and international travel, technical expertise in automotive quality systems, and strong supplier leadership.

Lead frontend architecture and development for customer-facing vehicle purchasing experiences, including configuration, trade-in, financing, leasing, and delivery. Build performant, accessible interfaces; guide component libraries, design systems, rendering strategies, and API integrations. Drive technical initiatives through design documents and reviews, improve frontend performance and resilience, collaborate with product and design, mentor engineers, and establish scalable engineering standards.

Leads purchasing project steering and control for new vehicle programs from early planning through production launch. Coordinates sourcing, supplier readiness, cost targets, tooling investment, budgets, localization, contracts, milestone tracking, and parts availability. Partners with Purchasing, R&D, Finance, Logistics, Quality, Operations, suppliers, and executive stakeholders to resolve issues, report program status, and ensure timely project deliverables. The role is based in Charlotte or Novi, requires 4–5 office days weekly, and includes up to 30% domestic and international travel.

Supports inbound logistics process design, SAP logistics implementation, information-flow optimization, and user acceptance testing. Manages consignment inventory concepts, ownership tracking, material visibility, reconciliation, and replenishment across suppliers, warehouses, and logistics partners. Collaborates with logistics, material planning, purchasing, manufacturing, production control, IT, suppliers, and service providers to align systems and operational processes, ensure material availability, communicate project risks, and support change management.

Leads the engineering team responsible for Scout’s Order Management Platform, overseeing people development, technical strategy, delivery, reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. Owns systems managing vehicle orders from reservation through delivery, integrating with finance, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and customer experience platforms. Partners with product and architecture teams on roadmaps, cross-functional initiatives, modernization, AI automation, production readiness, incident management, and continuous improvement.

Leads the Technical Office of Engineering team supporting automotive R&D, model industrialization, engineering change management, quality problem solving, launch readiness, supplier coordination, and cost optimization. Manages engineers, resource planning, technical development, and cross-functional collaboration across production, quality, purchasing, and product teams. Oversees component maturity, manufacturing feasibility, program risks, build documentation, and production ramp-up while supporting long-term engineering and technology roadmaps.

Lead logistics product planning and cross-functional project initiatives from concept through implementation. Manage product-change logistics impacts, packaging, routing, warehouse and material-flow evaluations, budgets, timelines, risks, and resources. Represent logistics in sourcing and make-versus-buy decisions, coordinate change management and new-model integration, support Material Flow Engineers, and collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Production, IT, and Finance. The role also drives process improvements, prepares executive recommendations, and ensures compliance with applicable standards.

Leads frontend architecture and technical strategy for Scout Motors’ customer vehicle purchase journey. Builds performant, accessible React and TypeScript experiences spanning configuration, trade-in, financing, leasing, and delivery. Owns frontend performance, reliability, component libraries, design systems, architectural reviews, and engineering standards. Partners with product and design, mentors senior engineers, drives cross-team initiatives, and champions inclusive design and pragmatic AI-assisted development.

Build and maintain customer-facing frontend experiences across vehicle configuration, trade-in, financing, leasing, and delivery. Develop accessible, performant, well-tested React and TypeScript applications; integrate APIs and third-party services; optimize Core Web Vitals; contribute to component libraries and design systems; and own features from technical design through production. Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams while participating in reviews and applying AI-assisted development practices.

Develop workforce plans, staffing schedules, and resource allocation recommendations for production and logistics operations. Define and monitor logistics KPIs, prepare dashboards and performance reports, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and present actionable insights to leadership. Coordinate with Operations, Logistics, HR, Talent Acquisition, Training, and Safety teams to align workforce readiness, labor utilization, and operational priorities.

Analyzes and resolves vehicle commissioning, software validation, and diagnostic issues in a production environment. Responsibilities include testing software and vehicle functions, analyzing CAN logs and ECU data, tracking defects, developing fault-finding processes, creating dashboards and reports, troubleshooting data loggers, and collaborating with validation, production, and after-sales teams. The role also supports scalable validation data systems and process optimization.

Leads the Commercial Operations PMO team, managing master project plans, governance, readiness milestones, budgets, headcount planning, documentation, and executive reporting. Coordinates cross-functional teams, vendors, agencies, Finance, and Procurement; facilitates workshops and decision tracking; translates strategy into executable plans; and escalates risks. The role also develops PMO staff, drives accountability, and supports retail readiness initiatives in a fast-paced automotive startup environment.

Leads the strategy, development, and operational rollout of digital workshop and mobile service products. Owns product vision, integrations, APIs, workflows, scheduling logic, data synchronization, system reliability, and vendor relationships. Partners with Retail Operations, IT, Engineering, and Technical Service to build scalable service platforms for Scout’s direct-to-consumer network. Defines operational KPIs, monitors system health, manages technical risks, and drives continuous improvement across pre-launch and production environments.

Develops and delivers logistics training for production associates, leaders, supervisors, technicians, and specialists. Responsibilities include identifying training gaps, creating curricula, managing schedules and LMS records, issuing competency certifications, analyzing performance data, supporting root-cause problem solving, participating in continuous improvement workshops, and planning training equipment budgets. The role requires automotive manufacturing experience, logistics training expertise, lean and Six Sigma knowledge, mobile equipment experience, and strong coordination skills.

Supports the CFO and VP of Strategy & Brand through complex calendar management, executive meeting coordination, travel and expense arrangements, confidential information handling, presentations, communications, action-item tracking, leadership operating rhythms, onboarding, and special projects. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, organization, communication, and adaptability while working primarily in the Charlotte office and traveling occasionally for company events.

Leads backend software engineering for Scout Motors’ digital products, including order management, customer systems, marketing, inventory, loyalty, servicing, mobile apps, and vehicle connectivity. Designs scalable APIs, microservices, integrations, and technical architectures; codes, deploys, and operates systems; leads complex cross-functional projects; establishes engineering standards and operational excellence; and recruits, mentors, and manages high-performing software engineers.

Design, develop, and support scalable backend systems for Scout’s digital products, including identity, access, and profile services across web, mobile, and vehicle applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to architecture, implement development best practices, provide 24/7 service ownership, and mentor engineers. The role requires hands-on technical leadership, strong backend development experience, database expertise, and proficiency in a supported programming language.

Develops corporate, executive, employee, employer-brand, and customer communications for Scout Motors. Responsibilities include copywriting, editing, proofreading, speeches, talking points, video scripts, social media, email campaigns, blogs, ads, and internal communications. The role maintains a consistent brand voice, translates complex topics into accessible content, collaborates across departments, and manages multiple projects and deadlines. It is primarily office-based in Charlotte with occasional travel to company locations and events.

Design visually compelling, production-ready user interfaces for Scout Motors’ in-vehicle systems and mobile applications. Translate brand strategy into cohesive visual languages using typography, iconography, color, motion, and 2D/3D assets. Collaborate with designers, developers, and leadership to maintain design systems, manage production assets, and ensure consistency across screens and devices. Support marketing, presentation, and event materials while managing multiple projects and timelines.