Technical Specialist, Test Vehicle Management

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! Overview As a member of the Technical Office Engineering (TOE) you will contribute within the production environment, to the manufacturing and testing of the first cars featuring the pioneering Scout design and functionalities. Additionally, you will play a decisive role in transferring the lessons learned to product optimization activities and the later pre-series and series production line. In your role in the Test-Car Build Management you will report to the Manager of the Engineering Office. 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: Be a part of the vision of engineering excellence & source of knowledge Create and implement test strategies to evaluate the whole vehicle performance Be the central point of contact in the Production Center in Columbia/Blythewood for the Verification& Validation team in Novi Design, plan, and conduct whole vehicle testing Investigate failures / issues that arise during the production process to determine the root cause(s) and coordinate countermeasures to propose solutions Oversee and maintain the R&D- testing equipment on site to ensure they are in good working condition and calibrated accurately Generate detailed car-reports summarizing build parameters and test results, findings and recommendations for design or material modifications Work closely with other R&D departments, including Body, Interior, Energy, etc., to integrate simulation and test results into the vehicle development Ensure alternative designs conform to safety standards and U.S. government regulations. Design & create with collaboration, integration and a testing strategy that allows other teams to contribute and implement their necessities Partner with other concept & systems architect teams to come up with solutions to engineering & functional challenges and issues coming up in the production process Coordinate with supplier(s) for engineering activities, ensuring supplier meets requirements set by Scout. Collaborate with suppliers and Scout cross-functional teams to ensure system components meet validation and testing requirements. Work with pre-series team to support the build process. Participate in design reviews and brainstorming sessions to contribute innovative ideas that enhance system performance and fulfil production needs. Hands-on prototyping and building capability, from initial operation to coordinating and…