Pre-Series Coordinator Ramp-Up Steering and Disposition

About Scout Motors

We're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history—a vehicle dating back to 1960 that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. Scout is more than just a brand; it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work. We respect the past and the future by electrifying, digitizing, and infusing an iconic American brand with innovation. We respect communities by creating a company that stands for its people and customers, and we respect both work and play with vehicles equally at home at a campsite, job site, or on a Tuesday commute. Our vehicles feature two powertrains: an all-electric option and the Harvester™ range extender powertrain, which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and leader, seeks new paths, shares lessons learned, collaborates across the company, and brings unrivaled passion.

Responsibilities

• Support the ramp-up process for new product lines, ensuring smooth transitions from pre-series to mass production.
• Monitor the tracking, analysis, and disposition of pre-series parts, working closely with quality control, logistics, and manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including engineering, quality, supply chain, and production, to align on schedules, quality requirements, and technical issues.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and identify bottlenecks or delays in the ramp-up process, proposing and implementing corrective measures as needed.
• Prepare reports on ramp-up progress, key performance indicators, and deviations from targets, presenting findings to senior management.
• Identify potential risks in the pre-series and ramp-up stages, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project timelines are met.
• Work closely with suppliers to manage the timely delivery and quality of pre-series parts, ensuring they meet specifications.

Location & Travel

This role is based at Scout Motors: 2142 Boyce Street, Ste 301, Columbia, SC 29201. The responsibilities require 4-5 days in-office attendance with regular in-person meetings and events. Applicants should expect to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel occasionally to participate in company events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any) or a related field of study.
• Five (5) years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation, with demonstrated experience in the following:
  • Automotive OEM
  • Usage of SAP MM/PP Modules
  • Material Planning & Parts Readiness
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain Management and related IT-systems in the automotive industry
  • IT-Systems for pre-series parts readiness monitoring, technical changes, and pre-series vehicle order management
  • Pre-series ramp-up management
  • Automotive Greenfield operations ramp-up
  • Team coordination and building high-performance teams
  • Quality Management System including IATF and VDA Standards

All Scout employees are expected to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change, flexible in a fast-paced environment, and collaborative in achieving ambitious goals.