Senior Specialist, Quality Process Management & Q-IT

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:

• Develop and implement the Quality department’s processes, standards, and tools strategy, aligned with the overall company processes, goals, and objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Product Management) to ensure that the quality processes, standards, and tools meet customer needs and market requirements
• Ensure Quality processes are seamlessly integrated into the overall company end-to-end (E2E) process architecture
• Represent the Quality department as process manager in the company wide E2E process development initiatives
• Continuously evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of processes, standards, and tools
• Develop and establish quality related ASPICE processes in a cross-functional team
• Work with the Quality and IT Team to analyze business needs, define requirements on future IT tools, and coordinate Quality IT tool deployment and training
• Support the development of the Scout Motors Quality Management System

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require attendance at in-person meetings and events regularly. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. 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.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering/ production/ organizational development and/or quality management; OEM experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field desired
• Extensive knowledge in organization development, process management, and process design methods
• Proficiency in systems engineering and sound knowledge of the ASPICE standard
• Sound knowledge of Quality processes and methods and their practical use
• Excellent project management skill
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and writing – across hierarchy and functional levels (i.e. Director and Vice President Level)
• Excellent problem-solver with a strong quality and customer-focused mindset
• Ability to identify tasks, develop methodologies and plans; execute with minimal supervision and own assignments to ensure the project success
• Proven ability to handle multiple assignments with competing priorities

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• 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 = $130,000-$140,000

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.