Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer-Assembly Finish & Rework

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. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now! What you’ll do The specialist in plant engineering Assembly is responsible to planning of finish tools and rework equipment based on R&D product rework guidelines in production in the finish area to repair vehicle issues and to create technical solutions for production of the Scout Motors vehicle assembly. The Specialist will report to the Manager Plant Engineering Assembly. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: • Evaluation technical problems and product requirements and developing technical solutions and preparing the implementation of planning concepts and projects including the corresponding design specifications or framework conditions for the assembly finish area. Ensuring defined measures and solid technical solutions and processes including analyzing and evaluating alternative solutions, considering economic standards. • Define KPI’s for production processes, equipment and methods across all rework work sequences in the plant engineering department and support these scopes into space plans, considering the requirements of all departments (and social partners). • Creation of production plans for all work and rework sequences according to the valid time finding procedures. Ensuring and controlling the defined measures and coordinating the activities of the technical contractors. • Creating, analyzing, writing and further development of technical specifications of production equipment and clarification of technical issues with technical contractors as well as suppliers of Assembly-Shop and finish rework equipment. • Supporting layouts, tracking time schedules and investment plans, following economic standards especially in terms of vehicle rework and finish area. • Preparation of technical solutions, analyzing and evaluation technical offers and driving RFQ and purchase orders process • Realization of pre-series and production ramp-up to series operation • Processing of planning orders, proposals, improvement and change requests including ongoing revision • Supporting 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 • Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder • This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with stakeholders like supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations Location & Travel Expectations: • This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, 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: • 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production and/or plant engineering • Bachelor's/master’s degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related field. An equivalent amount relevant work experience may considered in lieu of a degree. • Special skills in general assembly equipment, especially for finish tools and rework like: • Design and Development of tools according to the process and product requirements • Finish rework tool selection, evaluation and optimizing • Troubleshooting • Understanding of product requirements and aligning with tools and rework requirements • Collaboration with Production Teams and production stakeholders • Continuous Improvement • Project Management skills • Desirable skills • Knowledge about stakeholders and interfaces to the assembly area (like production, quality, industrial engineering, building, infrastructure, pilot hall, EHS department) • Knowledge in equipment planning processes starting from the concept up to the final handover to production • Ensure production processes • Process planning of rework process according to the p