Engineer, Failure Analysis Process

Description

• Prepare reports on process performance, improvements, and any corrective actions taken.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues for process and manufacturing constraints.
• The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• Monitor key process variables and collect data related to production efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address technical issues related to ensure that materials/process meet specifications.
• Collaborate with the quality team to ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.
• Develop and implement procedures to minimize plant waste.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to resolve process deviations and optimize body-in-white production techniques.
• Train production and quality teams on new process improvements, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.
• Provide process improvements to continuously improve overall production efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of process changes, experiments, and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with the quality control team to track the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for process optimization.
• Ensure that all process documentation complies with company and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to define specifications and ensure adherence to process standards.
• Provide technical support to production teams to ensure smooth operations and troubleshooting of process-related challenges.

Requirements

• Strong self-responsibility, planning, and organizational skills, able to perform multi-tasks within set time frames, and strong time management and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive processes, products, and materials, including familiarity with relevant tools, equipment, and best practices in the body-in-white processes.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 10-40% of the time.
• Desired experience on launching greenfield or brownfield plant.
• Excellent writing skills for developing clear and comprehensive quality standards and procedures.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems and mechanical assembly techniques.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• 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.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10-40 % of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.
• Strong understanding of process auditing techniques and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology, quality OR 10 years of related technical field experience.
• Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc.
• 5-7+ years of professional experience in automotive production and quality control concepts or a related field, including hands-on experience with body-in-white production and processes. Proven experience with VDA standards is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of VDA standards and their application in the automotive industry.
• 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.
• Passport required.

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:
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance