Engineer, Human Factor Novi, Michigan

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!

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

• Lead and advocate for good ergonomics and human factors executions throughout the vehicle development process.
• Work cross functionally with design studio and engineering teams to align on CAD data changes as needed to improve customer experience.
• Develop and place human manikins for a variety of occupant sizing percentiles, evaluating vehicle CAD data releases against manikin placement for acceptability in reach, packaging, and clearances.
• Identify/create requirements for appropriate targets and test methods on future Scout products for reach, packaging, and clearances in the vehicle cockpit.
• Develop visibility related targets, including down vision cones, rimblock/obscuration view paths, and test methods/requirements for each to ensure good vision to controls/displays/fields of view.
• Identify/create requirements for appropriate targets and test methods on future Scout products for small and large item stowage within the vehicle cabin.
• Conduct internal customer clinics and benchmark competitive vehicle set as needed to gather feedback and insights for optimizing the occupant packaging/visibility/stowage experience for Scout target customers.
• Lead development of physical evaluation properties used to validate occupant packaging, vision, stowage, etc.
• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
• 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.

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and stride 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 Engineering, Human Factors engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years experience in ergonomics, human factors, and/or occupant packaging in the automotive OEM space.
• Proficiency in CAD software, especially CATIA V5, Team Center, NX, Ramsis and/or JACK.
• Proficiency in office products such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA.
• Strong knowledge of user-centered design principles, usability testing, and user research methodologies.
• Familiarity with automotive industry…