Director, Prototype & Pre-Series Management

Director, Prototype & Pre-Series Management

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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!

• Lead and manage a team of engineers responsible for the development, assembly, and test preparation of mule, prototype and pre-series vehicles
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture, ensuring effective communication and knowledge sharing within the team
• Develop and implement project plans for prototype and pre-series vehicle programs, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure that the vehicles are delivered on schedule
• Coordinate the assembly and integration of prototype vehicles, maintaining a cross functional cooperation with all engineering teams as well as with the validation teams to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards
• Oversee the installation and testing of experimental components and systems on prototype vehicles
• Ensure that prototype and pre-series vehicles comply with all relevant safety and environmental regulations and standards including a camouflage concept that is accepted by the Group
• Develop and manage budgets for prototype and pre-series vehicle programs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with overall project goals and seek ways to reduce costs without compromising the quality and performance of the vehicles
• Collaborate with engineering, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate feedback and improvements into the prototype and pre-series vehicle development process
• Identify potential risks and challenges in prototype development and implement strategies to mitigate them effectively

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC. This role may be remote to start but will transition to an in-office setting at the headquarters within 3-6 months of start date. This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
• The responsibilities of this role require 4-5 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• 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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, electrical engineering or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in development, with a focus on prototypes within the automotive industry
• Knowledge of VW product development and manufacturing processes and systems
• Several years of demonstrated progressive experience building and leading…