Specialist, Process Control Engineer (Installation Trials)

About the role

At Scout Motors, we are seeking an experienced individual to lead and execute installation trials to validate assembly processes, tooling, and equipment during pre-series (pilot) production and through series production. This role will also define, implement, and maintain process control strategies to ensure stable, repeatable, and compliant production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute installation trials to validate assembly processes, tooling, and equipment during pre-series (pilot) production and through series production.
• Define, implement, and maintain process control strategies to ensure stable, repeatable, and compliant production processes across all production phases.
• Provide hands-on support to production teams during pre-series builds and maintain ownership of process performance in series production.
• Identify deviations from product design, process standards, or quality requirements and implement short- and long-term containment and corrective actions.
• Collaborate closely with battery production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure seamless process handover from pilot to series.
• Quickly resolve equipment, tooling, and communication issues to minimize production disruptions and downtime.
• Lead structured problem-solving activities, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional meetings to review installation trial results, open issues, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Analyze pre-series builds, pilot results, and series production data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and optimization potential.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve process flow, ergonomics, throughput, and quality.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate work instructions, process documentation, and control plans aligned with applicable standards and regulations.
• Cook up and support special build events within the Pilot Hall, including validation builds and rework activities.
• Train, coach, and support production and engineering team members on installation processes and process control methods.
• Take full ownership of assigned topics and ensure transparent reporting, escalation, and alignment with stakeholders.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in automotive production, pilot builds, or industrialization with a strong focus on installation processes and process control.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.
• A Master’s Degree is a plus.
• An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally across production, quality, maintenance, and engineering organizations.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• The ability to make sound decisions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• High proficiency in DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and related quality and industrialization tools.
• Experience with metrology equipment, measurement systems, and evaluation of measurement reports to ensure product and process quality.
• Strong communication skills, capable of clearly explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and related quality and industrialization tools.
• Experience with metrology equipment, measurement systems, and evaluation of measurement reports to ensure product and process quality.
• Strong communication skills, capable of clearly explaining technical concepts to diverse audiences.

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: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Schedule

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina. This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.