Full Time Leather Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 material for new products, ensuring innovative and optimized solutions for Scout trucks and SUVs. 
• Participate in collaborative design and creation of material planning to enhance the overall vision of interior styling. 
• Proactively stay attuned to consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly. 
• Lead new development material testing and alignment to quality and manufacturing standards of Scout Motors. 
• Assess surrogate data to predict risk for new materials 
• Manage resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people. 
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functions. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan with transition to Charlotte, North Carolina.  
• The responsibilities of this role require 4 daysattendance 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 companyfrom time to time. 

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 material engineering, chemical engineering or equivalent engineering degree from an ABET accredited university. 
• 5-8+ years of experience in material engineering and relevant automotive assignments. Including all three phases of product development (design, test and launch). 
• Strong technical skills and expertise in plastics engineering, applicable to the interior and exterior of the vehicle, coupled with a 1st principles approach to problem solving. 
• Strong technical skills and expertise inA-surfacematerialsthroughout the vehicle including leather, artificial leathers, fabric, carpet,paint, films,MIC,veneers, etc. 
• Familiarity with local material supply chain. 
• Ability to manage timelines for delivery of new materials on production timeline. 
• An ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels. 
• Ability to workcollaboratively within, and acrossdepartmentsofthe company, includingengineering, design, andpurchasing teams. 
• Strong communication skills. 

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

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 = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

CA initial base salary range= $121,000 - $148,500

Internal leveling code: IC9