Concept Architect, Top Hat

About the role

The Concept Architect at Scout Motors will support the concept architecture development for a given program. They will collaborate with the design and engineering teams to establish innovative, visually appealing, and feasible exterior and interior concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the concept architecture development for a given program.
• Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to establish innovative, visually appealing, and feasible exterior and interior concepts.
• Partner with other engineering teams to come up with alternate solutions to engineering & functional challenges through creation of 3D CAD packaging proposals, keeping customer experience top of mind.
• Establish vehicle occupant packaging including number of occupants, positioning of the body, and basic roominess targets.
• Benchmark competitive executions for packaging through use of tools such as A2MAC1.
• Iteratively work with the design and engineering teams to evolve CAD data sets throughout the development lifecycle to improve customer experience and feasibility.
• Create detailed requirement documentation, including 2D and 3D drawings, specifications, and design guidelines for components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in concept engineering, specifically with concept lead platforms/variants, component selection and modification in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA V5, TeamCenter, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, and other design visualization tools.
• Proficiency in office products such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA.
• Familiarity with automotive industry safety standards and regulations including GCIE, SAE, and C/FMVSS.
• Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
• San Francisco residents: Must comply with the Fair Chance Ordinance.
• Los Angeles residents: Must comply with the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• New York City residents: Not eligible for remote work.

Benefits

• 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

• Initial Base Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
• Internal Leveling Code: IC9

Application Instructions

To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.

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