Manager Technical Quality, Energy and Drive System

What you’ll do

• Ensure the concept quality, usability and functional quality to drive customer satisfaction
• Manage the cross-functional forecast and improvement plan for external, customer-focused surveys
• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality of the Scout vehicles in: Energy, Drive, Infotainment, and Connectivity from the customer's perspective
• Manage the quality market research activities, quality studies and benchmarks to determine customer quality requirements
• Oversee the definition of quality requirements, the quality maturity management and quality validation of Energy, Drive, Infotainment, and Connectivity functions and systems
• Execute quality approvals of vehicle functions and systems
• Define quality processes and technical standards in cooperation with development, product management and operations to ensure product quality
• Develop and provide leadership to the Technical Quality teams and oversee daily operations
• Mentor team members, foster a culture of learning, and facilitate skill development to enhance the capabilities of the Technical Quality teams
• Work-cross functionally with other Scout departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role may be based out of a Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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. 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• 6 years of experience in automotive engineering/product quality, with at least 2 years in a leadership role in an OEM/ Tier 1
• Ability to translate customer voice into engineering targets; criteria prioritized according to customer expectations
• Proven track record of working across all levels of the organization to raise issues and drive closure that aligns with program cost, quality, and timing requirements
• Strong vehicle assessment skills and a broad understanding of the vehicle as a whole
• Technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of vehicle development and vehicle production with focus on: Energy, Drive, Infotainment, and Connectivity Systems
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• ASQ certification, AIAG, VDA experience an asset

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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle 
  • A mobility stipend

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-$155,000

Internal leveling code: M8

Notice 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 in Los 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 in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.