Paint Process Engineer - Topcoat

What you’ll do

As a Process Engineer for the Paint shop at Scout Motors, you will design, implement, and enhance paint shop processes, addressing any equipment and process challenges that arise. You will ensure overall quality by developing detailed process documentation and standards. This role involves optimizing workflow within the paint shop and coordinating with various departments to address any factors affecting paint shop operations. You will also lead specific projects or functional areas as needed to support business objectives

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

• Provide technical support for the automotive industrial paint process, including troubleshooting manufacturing and equipment issues to enhance key business metrics.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to scope, order, and implement new processes and equipment.
• Develop processing standards for new product launches.
• Act as a technical resource for the paint department, offering guidance to technicians and work teams, and lead cross-functional paint process improvement projects with operations, maintenance, and controls teams.
• Serve as a critical liaison between the paint department and other process partners such as product design, assembly, maintenance, safety and quality.
• Creating work instructions and workflow designs to improve manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the development, assembly, or procurement of new tooling and modifications to existing fixtures to ensure efficient production methods.
• Conduct hands-on training for manufacturing employees on products, processes, equipment, and tooling, and lead company safety programs including inspections, training, and documentation.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. 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 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.

We expect the Process Engineer to bring a unique set of qualifications and experience to excel in this role. Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in industrial automotive paint processes.
• Proficiency with paint systems, robotics and software (Fanuc, Siemens PLC, Graco)
• Knowledge of paint quality tools.
• Understanding of industrial conveyors, paint booths, and visual paint inspection methods.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
• Experience with AutoCAD or CATIA.
• Expertise in lean principles and their application to process improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to lead teams and interact across all organizational levels.
• Ability to analyze technical documents and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities

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 = $110,000-$130,000

Internal leveling code: IC9

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.