Technical Specialist, Conformity of Product

About the role

The Technical Specialist, Conformity of Product plays a crucial role in ensuring the Scout brand meets high standards of product and process compliance. Reporting to Senior Leadership, this role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to define and implement necessary documentation and control plans.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to define documentation requirements for critical items including torque joints, market compliance items, and serial number logging.
• Support Control Plan Creation.
• Perform routine and special audits to ensure adherence to the requirements.
• Report non-conformities to Senior Leadership and drive resolution on findings.
• Represent the Quality Department in Cross-Functional teams with Design, Production, Launch and Engineering for product development and validation.
• Analyze torque results and calculate updates to torque parameters to reach required clamping forces/loads.
• Analyze internal Quality data to recognize trends and react by performing root cause analysis.
• Perform Process Audits to ensure adherence to Control Plan requirements.
• Perform analysis by utilizing equipment in the Vehicle Analysis Center at set frequencies to ensure Conformity of Production.
• Report non-conformities to Senior Leadership and drive resolution on findings.
• Support corrective action development for non-conformities.
• Monitor corrective action implementation for effectiveness and react to NOK trends.
• Create standard operations for work area.
• Perform continuous improvement activities to improve standards.
• Support internal and external teams to develop standards that impact multiple business units.
• Support initial builds, vehicle launches, and production ramp-ups to ensure quality targets are met in pre-series and series operations.
• Lead and provide training and guidance to general assembly staff on quality standards and techniques, including VDA requirements.
• Aid in the development of training materials and programs related to General Assembly Quality.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc. Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Engineering, or a related technical field required or equivalent work experience of:

• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production and quality control concepts or a related field, including hands-on experience performing technical analysis and designing screw joint parameters to meet the required load.

Skills

• Greenfield or Brownfield Automotive facility launch experience preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive processes, products, and materials, including familiarity with assembly tools, regulatory compliance, equipment, and best practices in the general assembly processes.
• Experience with VDA standards and their application in the automotive industry.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• In depth understanding of DMAIC methodologies and the ability to utilize them.
• Excellent writing skills for developing clear and comprehensive quality standards and procedures.
• Data driven and evidence-based mindset.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Quality Management software.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt or Blackbelt preferred.

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 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.

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: Ability to perform inspections and audits that may require standing, walking, bending, or lifting.
• Environment: Work in a general assembly shop or manufacturing environment.

Additional Requirements

• Adherence to safety protocols and company policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Ability to solve problems in manufacturing, problems in general assembly shop, and other areas in the plant.