VP, Production Quality

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Build, scale and lead a high-performing, inclusive Production Quality organization across plant quality, supplier quality, warranty, and customer experience.
• Inspire and develop leaders at all levels—professional and hourly—creating clear accountability, psychological safety, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Define and execute the Production Quality strategy, aligned to Scout Motors’ business objectives and North American market expectations.
• Establish robust quality governance, KPIs, and decision-making forums that drive clarity, speed, and results.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve production quality processes within the Scout Motors Business Management System (BMS).
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives that reduce direct run rate issues, scrap, rework, and warranty risk—especially through launch and ramp-up.
• Partner deeply with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to embed quality into design, industrialization, supplier readiness, and series production.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared objectives and a single definition of “right the first time.”
• Own supplier quality performance across a complex, multi-tier supply chain—driving sustainable corrective actions and holding partners accountable.
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer, overseeing vehicle audits, warranty data, and customer feedback loops.
• Balance quality, cost, delivery, and risk with strong strategic, analytical, and financial judgment.
• Build something meaningful, establishing the quality foundation for a company that people believe in, are proud to work for, and love to drive.

Scope & Impact

End-to-end responsibility for production quality at the Scout Motors South Carolina manufacturing facility
Leadership of a rapidly growing Production Quality organization
Direct influence on product integrity, production continuity, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC.
• The responsibilities of this role require 4-5 days attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• 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 20 % of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required