Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly Interior

What you’ll do

• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DfM) activities to ensure interior components meet high-volume production, quality, and ergonomics requirements.
• Define, evaluate, and implement manufacturing technical requirements that directly influence interior product design and assembly concepts.
• Serve as the single point of contact between Manufacturing, Production Planning, and Engineering for all interior design-related manufacturing topics.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Production Control, and Engineering to align product designs with General Assembly needs.
• Perform interior vehicle analysis using CAD data, simulations, and virtual testing to identify manufacturing risks, assembly constraints, and potential quality issues.
• Identify and implement product improvements that reduce rework, support stable production series, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing and daily work processes, ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to team members, including specialized manufacturing support and instruction as needed.
• Cook up internal team activities to support project milestones, deliverables, and production readiness.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
• 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.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10% of the time. Valid driver's license required.

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years professional experience with expertise in manufacturing engineering or production planning (General Assembly), including ability to achieve stable production processes.
• Minimum 1 year experience in CAD modeling.
• Bachelor’s or related fields preferred, or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of vehicle engineering processes.
• Skilled at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships.
• Creative and strategic problem solver who exercises sound judgment.

What you'll gain

• 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

• 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.
• Initial Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00
• Internal Leveling Code: IC9