Senior Engineer, Body and Safety Systems Testing

What you’ll do

• Lead Safety Strategy Meeting
• Maintain Vehicle Level Safety Targets/Status
• Maintain Local Safety Health Chart
• Maintain USNCAP Targets/Status
• Maintain IIHS Targets/Status
• Competitive Benchmarking for performance, design and efficiency
• Signoff Planning
• Generate and own signoff plan / CDP
• Identification of crash families, worst case variants etc
• Drive efficient vehicle, sled and CAE signoff plan
• Secure safety cross functional team alignment
• Identify risks and opportunities and risk management strategies
• Own & track vehicle, sled, and component test plans mapped to program timing
• Define vehicle count and rehit strategy
• Support prototype planning workstream
• Track test issues to closure

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC or 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.

What you’ll bring

• Education/Certifications: A Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Years of Experience: 8-10 years of experience in developing and integrating vehicle safety systems, body structures and occupant protection systems covering all phases of development (design, testing, launch).
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of vehicle safety principles, regulations, and standards
• Strong technical skills and expertise in Vehicle Safety employing a 1st Principles approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with computer aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field
• Ability to build strong working relationships with individuals at all organization levels

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

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.

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.