Engineer, Interior / Electrical Accessory Development
$110,000–$135,000 year
On-siteNovi, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Design, release, and validate interior and electrical accessories for on-road and off-road applications from concept to production, ensuring appropriate vehicle, mechanical, electrical, and logical interfaces. Lead product development teams to set design direction, manage RFQ packages, and execute 3D modeling, packaging, and validation using FEA and CFD. Develop product specifications, test plans, and quality assurance requirements while collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and suppliers. Manage resources, financial budgets, and program targets including piece cost, timing, and weight. Conduct design reviews, develop prototypes for virtual and physical testing, and drive issue resolution to ensure on-time validation and traceability. Based in Novi, Michigan with four days in-office, this role supports the development of Scout's all-electric powertrain and Harvester range extender.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar engineering degree from an ABET accredited university
- 5-8 years of experience in automotive design and release of functional components and systems integration, including mechanical, electrical, and logical interface development and execution along all three phases of product development cycle (i.e. design, validation, launch, and post-launch)
- Familiarity with engineering disciplines: Six Sigma, 8 Disciplines for problem solving, DFMEA, DVP&R, Certification Testing, GD&T, DFM, Variation Analysis, APQP/PPAP Process, Design for Service, and Design for Manufacturing
- Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts
- Analytical ability to solve problems that are unusual and complex, who is comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous assembly plant launch experience
- Experience with Functional Safety (ISO-26262)
- Familiarity with sheet metal structures and processes, metal stampings, injection molded components, foaming processes, and 'cut and sew'
- Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field
- Understanding of Dimensional Management and GD&T
- Experience with Electrical components and embedded systems
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan
- This role requires 4 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
- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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