Engineer,Brake Hoses, Lines, and Pedal Cluster

About the role

At Scout Motors, we are a brand that embodies the spirit of innovation and respect for the past and future. Our Engineering team is dedicated to designing and developing vehicles that are not only technologically advanced but also embody the values of our brand.

Responsibilities

• Engineer brake system components, including brake hoses, rigid brake lines, and brake pedal assemblies.
• Lead the design and development processes for these components, including routing, packaging, and kinematic integration within the vehicle.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure components meet structural, performance, and packaging requirements.
• Contribute to the development and integration of components within the vehicle platform.
• 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.
• Critically review existing designs, ideas, and specifications, proposing engineering improvements.
• Collaborate with team members to design and develop improved packaging and testing strategies, fostering engagement and contributions from all involved.
• Partner with concept and systems architecture teams to develop solutions for engineering and functional challenges.
• Coordinate prototype and serial development stages, including part availability, test planning, and part releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• 4+ years of experience in brake hose, brake line, and brake pedal cluster development within an OEM environment, including concept engineering and serial production for SUV/truck platforms.
• Experience with full vehicle integration is preferred.
• Strong capability in CAD/FEA design and development of brake hoses, rigid brake lines, and pedal clusters, including routing, packaging, and kinematic considerations.
• Experience with system-level brake performance, requirements decomposition, DFMEA/DVP&R, and validation testing.
• Familiarity with supplier engineering collaboration, as well as manufacturing, assembly, and plant launch processes.
• Proven ability to lead component and subsystem development within an OEM environment, with ownership of timing, cost, quality, and deliverables for brake hoses, lines, and pedal assemblies.
• Ability to independently manage projects aligned with vehicle program milestones.
• Highly motivated engineer with a passion for brake system development and vehicle safety, capable of driving innovative technical solutions, optimizing system performance, and participating in hands-on validation, testing, and root-cause analysis.
• 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.
• Proven success working across OEM functions, including brake system integration, vehicle dynamics, packaging, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and supplier development teams.
• Demonstrated proactive, results-driven mindset, taking ownership of issues, driving timely resolution, and continuously improving product performance, robustness, and engineering processes.

Skills

• Strong capability in CAD/FEA design and development of brake hoses, rigid brake lines, and pedal clusters, including routing, packaging, and kinematic considerations.
• Experience with system-level brake performance, requirements decomposition, DFMEA/DVP&R, and validation testing.
• Familiarity with supplier engineering collaboration, as well as manufacturing, assembly, and plant launch processes.
• Proven ability to lead component and subsystem development within an OEM environment, with ownership of timing, cost, quality, and deliverables for brake hoses, lines, and pedal assemblies.
• Ability to independently manage projects aligned with vehicle program milestones.
• Highly motivated engineer with a passion for brake system development and vehicle safety, capable of driving innovative technical solutions, optimizing system performance, and participating in hands-on validation, testing, and root-cause analysis.
• 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.
• Proven success working across OEM functions, including brake system integration, vehicle dynamics, packaging, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and supplier development teams.
• Demonstrated proactive, results-driven mindset, taking ownership of issues, driving timely resolution, and continuously improving product performance, robustness, and engineering processes.

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.
• The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Schedule

• 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.