Manager, Exterior Trim Systems

Description

• Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique Scout accessories to bring them to market.
• Responsible for managing a team for the design and release of Exterior Trim (upper, lower and underbody) from concept to production. Ensuring appropriate vehicle connection points both mechanical and electrical are present in the base truck and SUV vehicle architectures.
• Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.
• Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models (CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (FEA, CFD, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.
• Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met.
• Be involved with managing resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people.
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functional teams.
• Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.
• Participate in and/or lead development of RFQ packages, tech reviews, and supplier selection.
• Hire, train and develop a highly skilled and competent team to deliver commodities on time and on cost within the Scout process.
• Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
• Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).
• Contribute to the development of product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases.

Requirements

• Strong sense of teamwork, able to act as mentor to less experienced engineers.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 25% of the time.
• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Passport required
• 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.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels/functional teams
• This role will be based out of the future Scout Motors corporate headquarters, which is anticipated to be identified in 2025. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters after the location is determined. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 25% of the time. Local travel (25%) International travel (5%) Valid driver's license required. Passport required.
• 15+ years of experience in body mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments. Including all three phases of product development (Design, Test and Launch)
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field
• Comfort with the ambiguity and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
• Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts
• The responsibilities of this role require 3-4 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, or a relevant field
• Experience working on Electric Vehicle programs desirable.
• Experience with Class-A surface development desirable.
• 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 New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• 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.
• Strong technical skills and expertise in exterior plastics systems, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving

Benefits

• 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
• Competitive insurance including:
• A mobility stipend
• Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• 401(k) program with:

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance