Overview
This role plays a critical part in ensuring that automotive products meet the high standards of safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction, particularly in the structural integrity of the vehicle and its functional components like doors and hatches.
A Product Quality Engineer : BIW "Body in White" and Closures is responsible for ensuring that automotive components related to the vehicle's body structure (BIW) and closures (doors, hoods, tailgates, etc.) meet quality standards. This role focuses on the durability, functionality, and safety of these components throughout the product development and manufacturing processes.
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 quality standards for Body in White (BIW) and closures.
Support the design and engineering teams during the product development process by providing insights on potential quality concerns and ensuring manufacturability.
Continuously monitor production processes, identifying areas for improvement to reduce defects and improve efficiency.
Ensure that all BIW and closure parts comply with regulatory standards, including safety and environmental guidelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, design, engineering, supply chain, and customer support to resolve quality-related issues.
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 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
3-5+ years of experience in automotive quality engineering, specifically related to BIW and closures.
Proficiency in using 3D CAD software for evaluating design quality and tolerances.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Certifications in Quality Management (e.g., Six Sigma Black Belt, CQE).
What you\'ll gain
The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is an opportunity to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation. Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Highlights include :
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
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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.
This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
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 practices laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.
Demographic Information
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