Specialist, Serial Planning - Assembly Conveyor

Scout Motors Inc.

The Role

Overview

Develop and implement assembly line planning, conveyors and processes for EV production.

Key Responsibilities

  • planning concepts
  • production planning
  • layout design
  • conveyor systems
  • technical specs
  • pv ramp-up

Tasks

-Development and creation as well as implementation of planning concepts and projects including the corresponding design specifications or framework conditions for the Assembly-Shop department. Ensuring of defined measures and development of techniques or processes including analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions under consideration of economic standards -This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations -Responsible for the planning of complete production processes, equipment (especially conveyor in general assembly interlinked conveyor) and methods across all work sequences in the Assembly-Shop department and elaboration of these scopes into space plans, considering the requirements of all departments (and social partners) -Ensure production processes -Preparation of offers, comparative analyses and purchase orders -Responsible of layouts, specifications, time schedules and investment plans, following economic standards -Steelwork and load calculation -Approval of technical specifications of production equipment and clarification of technical issues with technical contractors as well as suppliers of Assembly-Shop equipment (especially conveyor in general assembly interlinked conveyor) -Realization of PV, 0-series and production ramp-up to series operation -Coordination of related departments, R&D and operators with focus on the implementation of suggestions for the product design according to production requirements and the identification of optimization measures -Processing of planning orders, improvement proposals and change requests including ongoing revision -The responsibilities of this role require daily attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. -Creation of production plans for all work sequences according to the valid time finding procedures. Ensuring and controlling the defined measures and coordinating the activities of the technical contractors

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • 5+ years
  • p-fmea
  • belt conveyor
  • problem solving
  • office apps

What You Bring

-Skills in web-based applications -Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City. -Bachelor's/Master's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields -Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail -Special skills for conveyor in general assembly and interlinked conveyor in automotive, especially: -5+ years of professional experience in automotive production -Belt & chain conveyor -Fundamental skills in office applications and presenting results to the team, the management or the board -Knowledges about stakeholders and interfaces to the assembly area (like production, quality, industrial engineering, building, infrastructure, pilot hall, EHS department) -P-FMEA skills -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. -Car body sequencing modules -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. -Heavy EMS -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. -Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously -Costumer orientated skills -Knowledge in equipment planning processes starting from the concept up to the final handover to production -Fundamental knowledges in decupling buffers, sequencing buffers, runtime und lead time buffers

Benefits

-Connecting conveyor -Power and free conveyor -Generous Paid Time Off including: -Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave -40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually -401(k) program with: -Interlinked conveyor -20 days planned PTO, as accrued -Skillet platforms -Competitive insurance including: -Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans -Poka Yoke -Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders

The Company

About Scout Motors Inc.

-A $2 billion, 1,100-acre factory is being built in Blythewood, SC, targeting 200,000 vehicles/year by 2027. -Scout debuted concept models – the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup – in October 2024, with production slated for late 2027. -To address range concerns, plans include both full-electric and extended-range versions offering up to 500 mi. -It bypasses traditional dealers, using direct digital sales and branded ‘Scout Studios’ and workshops. -An R&D center opened in Novi, Michigan in 2024, followed by offices in Tysons, VA and Columbia, SC, cementing U.S. roots. -Its first SC plant will support up to 100 retail outlets nationwide. -Scout combines nostalgic, rugged styling—real buttons and retro cues—with modern EV tech and zonal architecture.

Sector Specialisms

Automotive

Electric Vehicles

Manufacturing

Industrial

Infrastructure

Transportation

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Government

Specialist, Serial Planning - Assembly Conveyor at Scout Motors Inc. in Columbia, SC