Analyst, Process Engineer - Paint Shop

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:

• Design, implement, and enhance paint shop processes, addressing any equipment and process challenges that arise.
• Ensure overall quality by developing detailed process documentation and standards.
• Optimize workflow within the paint shop and coordinate with various departments to address any factors affecting paint shop operations.
• Lead specific projects or functional areas as needed to support business objectives.
• Provide technical support for the automotive industrial paint process, including troubleshooting manufacturing and equipment issues to enhance key business metrics.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance personnel to scope, order, and implement new processes and equipment.
• Support the development of processing standards for new product launches.
• Act as a technical resource for the paint department, offering guidance to technicians and work teams, and lead cross-functional paint, process improvement projects with operations, maintenance, and controls teams.
• Serve as a liaison between the paint department and other process partners such as product design, assembly, maintenance, safety, and quality.
• Create work instructions and workflow designs to improve manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate in the development, assembly, or procurement of new tooling and modifications to existing fixtures to ensure efficient production methods.
• Conduct hands-on training for manufacturing employees on products, processes, equipment, and tooling, and lead company safety programs including inspections, training, and documentation.

  Location & Travel Expectations

  This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina. This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.

  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.
  • The Process Engineer should bring a unique set of qualifications and experience to excel in this role. Key qualifications include:
  • A Bachelor's degree in industrial/mechanical engineering or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in industrial automotive painting processes.
  • Proficiency with paint systems, paint robotics and application equipment.
  • Knowledge of paint quality tools.
  • Understanding industrial conveyors, paint booths, and visual paint inspection methods.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, with the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or CATIA.
  • Expertise in lean principles and their application to process improvement.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a proven ability to lead teams and interact across all organizational levels.
  • Ability to analyze technical documents and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

  What you'll gain

  • The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.
  • 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

  $80,000.00 - $97,500.00

  Internal Leveling Code

  IC10