Supplier Quality Engineer - Consignment Specialist

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 ongoing activities within the Supply Chain from development to series production. 
• Support Supplier Quality planning and execution of supply chain deliverables in conjunction with Logistics. 
• Participate in supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes using APQP and VDA quality management processes. 
• Support all quality performance and functional standards, to ensure all vehicle activities are met in the supply chain to meet Customer satisfaction. 
• Responsible for COP & CKD part transition into Scout inventory. 
• Provide leadership with onboarded suppliers to ensure Scout’s Quality expectations are met and provide feedback to facilitate industrialization related activities on time with the Supplier Quality team. 
• Responsible for supporting proactive and reactive containment at suppliers. 
• Perform regular quality assessments on all incoming materials from suppliers 
• Ensure that records of testing, information and various metrics such as number of defective products per day etc. are maintained 
• Reject all products and materials that fail to meet quality expectations 
• Responsible for participating in the reviewing of and participating in approval of necessary boundary samples, appearance catalogs, etc. 
• Responsible for ensuring Change Management occurs and is identified properly, and proactively for product architecture requests. 
• Work as a partner with the Supply chain to ensure escalations of issues are raised and resolutions are resolved in a timely manner.  
• Assist supplier with improvements in Cost, Quality, and Manufacturability. 
• Support Supplier Quality Engineer with supplier audits and corresponding corrective actions to ensure their ability to meet part performance, delivery, and reliability expectations. 
• Collaborate with Scout’s Design, Supplier Quality, and Manufacturing to determine the ideal performance specifications and supplier metrics. 
• Accountable for ongoing monitoring of launch readiness for new products and design changes. 
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement activities utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles. 
• Support Supplier Quality Engineers with ensuring suppliers have exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote mass industrialization through efficient and seamless production of high-quality products. 
• Support the planning, execution and evaluation of root cause analysis to ensure high quality of Scout production vehicles through fast response methodologies; ensure they are capable and robust using read across methodology for similar manufacturing lines and/or suppliers. 
• Lead, participate and drive Scout’s Quality expectations as required to ensure KPI’s are met.  
• Work to mitigate warranty claims with suppliers to drive closure and resolution of issues with the cross-functional group. 
• Work cross functionally with other departments within Scout. 
• Support NCR resolution. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.  
• 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.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 20-40% of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.

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: 

• Vocational Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related field; 7 – 10 years of experience in Automotive/applicable Tier I experience 
• Very good technical understanding of Supply Chain Management.  
• Excellent operations experience and very good understanding of warehouse management 
• Great written and verbal communications skills.  
• Sound knowledge of Quality Management and methodologies.  
• Working Knowledge of SAP or other ERP system 
• Understanding of Safety requirements  
• Understanding of IATF, VDA, ISO, DIN, and regulatory requirements  
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills 
• Leadership and Team Management abilities, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams 
• Proven results and ability to direct supplier activities at the management level to ensure suppliers can meet customer requirements and expectations. 
• Proven ability to execute project management techniques. 
• Strong technical writing ability using SPC and data analysis as well as an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner. 

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In 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: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC9