Process Quality Engineer, Battery Architecture

Socket.dev; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Scout Motors is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Columbia, SC team. You will work hands-on with production to improve battery architecture quality and drive KPI-based quality improvements across engineering, supplier quality, and operations.

The role requires 4+ years in automotive engineering or product quality, with strong knowledge of quality systems (AIAG, IATF, ISO, VDA) and a collaborative, results-oriented mindset. On-site 4–5 days weekly with compelling compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive engineering/product quality
• Strong knowledge of battery architecture and vehicle systems
• Experience applying quality standards (AIAG, IATF, ISO, VDA)
• Hands-on troubleshooting with production teams
• Ability to drive quality improvements with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality from the customer's perspective using warranty and production data
• Collaborate with upfront development, supplier quality, and supply chain teams
• Analyze data from field and production to support KPI goals for quality and production
• Lead quality improvements based on market research and benchmarks to meet customer requirements
• Drive quality improvements with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Operations to meet and exceed KPI targets
• Execute quality fast-response processes to accelerate improvements
• Support root cause analysis to ensure high-quality Scout production vehicles
• Define and maintain quality processes and standards with Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations
• Provide leadership to technical quality teams and oversee daily operations
• Troubleshoot hands-on with Production and work cross-functionally
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Battery architecture

Quality management

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

AIAG IATF ISO VDA

Vehicle assessment

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Job description

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation.

What you’ll do

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

• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality from the customer's perspective based on warrantyand production data collection for battery architecture
• Responsible to work with upfront development activities and ongoing production activities with Supplier Qualityand Supply chain
• Responsible for analysis of data from field and production to support KPI goals for Quality and Production
• Drive improvements based on quality market research activities, quality and benchmarks to determine customerquality requirements.
• Drive Quality improvements with Engineering, Supplier Quality and Operations to ensure Quality KPI’s are met anddrive to exceed expectations
• Responsible to execute Quality fast response process to drive Quality improvements
• Support the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout productionvehicles.
• Support the definition and ongoing maintenance of quality processes and technical standards in cooperation with Engineering, Purchasing and Operations teams and provide leadership to the technical quality teams and overseedaily operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot hands on with Production team
• Work cross functionally with other departments within Scout
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• 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. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive engineering/product quality, with at least
• Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of battery architecture
• Very good vehicle assessment skills and a very good understanding of the vehicle as a whole
• Sound knowledge of quality management
• Hands on approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Knowledge of AIAG, IATF, ISO, and VDA experience
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing styleto meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout includes 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: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC9

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].