SET Lead, CHASSIS/BRAKE/STEERING Team Lead

About Scout Motors

We're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history—a brand 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 exploration, caretaking, and hard work. We’re electrifying and digitizing this iconic American brand, infusing it with innovation while respecting its past and future. Our vehicles are designed for respect—for communities, for work and play, and for our customers—offering two powertrains: an all-electric option and the Harvester™ range extender powertrain with a built-in gas-powered generator and an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower inclusive, entrepreneurial teams to innovate. A Scout employee is a visionary leader who seeks new paths, collaborates across the company, and brings unrivaled passion to shaping the future of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional discussions from an engineering perspective, aligning production, quality, sales, marketing, purchasing, finance, product management, CAE, and other R&D teams on chassis (suspension/wheels), braking, and steering. Triage and prioritize issues, presenting them formally to cross-functional teams and upper management.
• Organize and lead engineering topics from a program management perspective, facilitating collaboration across teams as needed.
• Budget Management: Review budgets with engineers to ensure completeness and proper documentation of forecasting.
• Program Management: Identify timing issues and escalate them to management. Organize cross-functional teams to facilitate decision-making when multiple directions or scenarios exist. Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Track progress and potential risks based on engineering team input.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Program Management, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in chassis, suspension, or wheel guidance within an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.
• Proven experience developing components from concept through production release.
• Prior program management experience.
• Experience with supplier management, design reviews, PPAP processes, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and a growth mindset.
• Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Location & Travel

This role is based in Novi, Michigan, and requires 4-5 days per week in the office, including regular in-person meetings and events. Applicants should be prepared for occasional travel to participate in company events. Travel requirements are expected to be up to 10%. A valid driver’s license and passport are required.

Benefits

• Insurance: Competitive medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) Program: Employer match with immediate vesting.
• Paid Time Off:
  • 20 days of planned PTO (accrued).
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO annually.
  • 14 company or floating holidays annually.
• Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders.
• Additional Leave: Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.

Pay

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and participation in an annual performance bonus program. The final salary will be determined based on skills and experience, with an initial base salary range of $130,000 - $160,000. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate-dependent.