Engineer, EE Lighting Architect

1 Day ago • 10 Years + • $120,000 PA - $135,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Engineer, EE Lighting Architect at Scout Motors, you will be responsible for developing the EE strategy for lighting (interior and exterior) and outside mirrors from concept to production. You will lead the design, development, and execution of unique accessories, contributing to product specifications, test plans, and quality assurance. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure component and subsystem requirements are met, and stay attuned to market trends. This role involves in-office attendance with in-person meetings and travel.
Must have:
  • Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or relevant field
  • 10+ years of experience in body electrical areas
  • Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing parts
  • Strong technical skills in lighting components and systems
Good to have:
  • Experience working on Electric Vehicle programs
Perks:
  • Competitive insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) program with an employer match
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days PTO

Job Details

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 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 environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. 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. And 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.

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

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

  • Responsible for developing the EE strategy for lighting (interior and exterior) as well as outside mirrors from concept to production. Ensuring appropriate vehicle connection points for electrical are present in the base truck and SUV vehicle architectures.
  • Participate in and/or lead development of RFQ packages, tech reviews, and supplier selection.
  • Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique Scout accessories to bring them to market.
  • Contribute to the development of product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements.
  • Direct design and analysis groups to create ICD / Device Transmittal, Connection Pinouts, review Block Diagrams and EE Schematics and validate with analytical models (WCCA, Sherlock, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, power, thermal, etc.
  • Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout Motors functional teams.
  • Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).
  • Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met.
  • Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.
  • Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases.
  • Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
  • Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
  • Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.

Location & Travel Expectations:

  • This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan.
  • The responsibilities of this role require 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.

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 electrical engineering, or a relevant field
  • 10+ years of experience in body electrical areas and relevant automotive assignments. Including all three phases of product development (Design, Test and Launch)
  • Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts
  • Strong technical skills and expertise in lighting components and systems, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving
  • High level of oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
  • Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field
  • An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels/functional teams
  • Strong sense of teamwork, able to act as mentor to less experienced engineers.
  • Experience working on Electric Vehicle programs desirable.
  • Comfort with the ambiguity and ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground upThis is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundationIn 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 = $120,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC9

 

Notice to applicants:

  • Residing in San FranciscoPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
  • Residing in Los AngelesScout 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 CityThis role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

 

Equal Opportunity

Scout is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified 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 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 ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.

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About The Company

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 will do so once again. But Scout represents more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. Together with the help of our community, we’re designing, engineering, and building the next generation of electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers — the ones who roll up their sleeves, push forward, endure the elements, and get the job done.

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