Gear Engineer Jobs in Rochester Hills, MI (NOW HIRING)

At Scout Motors, you don't just design vehicles- you shape the future of the road. Our Engineering team is where bold ideas meet rigorous execution, building machines that are as durable and capable as the people who drive them. You'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with brilliant minds across disciplines, turning complex challenges into elegant, scalable solutions that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and user experience. This is a place where your fingerprints are found on metal - where what you design gets built, driven, and remembered. If you're hungry to engineer something that matters, Scout Motors is where that ambition finds its highest gear. 

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Design and Development:Engineer steering system components; including Electric Power Steering (EPS), steering columns, and intermediate shafts. Lead the design and development processes for these components. 
• Supplier Coordination:Interface with suppliers to ensure components meet structural, performance, and packaging requirements. 
• Chassis and Drive Systems Integration:Contribute to the development and integration of chassis and drive systems for Scout pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs. 
• Technical Excellence:Uphold the vision of engineering excellence and serve as a source of technical knowledge. Introduce innovative ideas and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve the Scout vision. 
• Engineering Improvements:Critically review existing designs, ideas, and specifications, proposing engineering improvements. 
• Team Collaboration:Collaborate with team members to design and develop improved packaging and testing strategies, fostering engagement and contributions from all involved. 
• Solution Development:Partner with concept and systems architecture teams to develop solutions for engineering and functional challenges. 
• Prototype and Serial Development:Coordinate prototype and serial development stages, including part availability, test planning, and part releases. 
• Additional Tasks:Participate in other related tasks and activities as required. 

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan. 
• 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.

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: 

• Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology. 
• Experience: 8+ years of steering gear/rack (EPS) experience in concept engineering or serial development on SUV or truck platforms, including full vehicle integration.  
• Technical Skills: Strong capability in CAD/FEA part and system design, validation, and development engineering for steering systems. Experience with requirements decomposition, system-level integration, DFMEA/DVP&R, and collaboration with supplier engineering teams. Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, and plant launch processes. 
• Project Management: Proven ability to lead component and system development within an OEM environment, including ownership of timing, deliverables, cost, and quality for assigned chassis components. Ability to independently manage projects within defined vehicle program milestones. 
• Motivation and Innovation: Highly motivated engineer with a passion for electric vehicle development, capable of driving innovative technical solutions and engaging in hands-on validation, testing, and root-cause analysis. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including ownership, initiative, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and effective communication. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. 
• Cross-Functional Excellence: Proven success working across OEM functions, including vehicle dynamics, packaging, software, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality organizations. 
• Proactive Approach: Demonstrates a proactive, results-driven approach, taking ownership of issues, driving resolution, and continuously improving engineering processes and product performance. 

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 = $130,000-$160,000

Internal leveling code: IC8