Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Analysis (Manufacturing)

About the position

At Scout Motors, we are carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history, dating back to 1960. This role is responsible for the root cause analysis of defects in the electronic vehicle commissioning within the Pilot Hall organization, which facilitates collaboration between R&D and Production. You will ensure proper implementation and testing of software, functions, and diagnostics tests on the shop floor, participate in the software qualification process, and drive the resolution of product problems to stabilize software quality. This position requires daily attendance at in-person meetings and events at our Columbia, SC location, with occasional travel for company events.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper implementation and testing of software, functions, and diagnostics tests on the shop floor.
• Participate in the software qualification process throughout the product development phase.
• Drive the resolution of product problems and countermeasures through pre-series and series production to stabilize software quality.
• Analyze commissioning, functional, and diagnostic errors and develop immediate measures to address them, monitoring their effectiveness.
• Participate in coaching and qualification sessions for production employees, focusing on system architecture, function, and analysis.
• Generate reports, evaluations, and key figures, emphasizing error evaluations from databases.
• Develop and implement methods and systems to ensure software, functions, and diagnostics maturity and quality incorporating assurance processes and protocols.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to identify immediate and long-term measures for improving quality and efficiency across the organization.
• Document and interpret analysis results within a larger context, drawing general conclusions, and identifying actionable insights to enhance processes and systems.
• Internally track defects to oversee their resolution and identify trends or recurring issues requiring systematic address.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years professional experience with expertise in automotive manufacturing engineering, production planning or project management.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle engineering processes and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Bachelor's/ master's degree in automotive technology, mechanical, electrical, software engineering or equivalent field.
• Proficiency in advanced programming languages such as C++, C#, Java or similar preferred.
• Strong skills at organizational navigation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration at all levels; adept at developing effective partnerships and relationships.
• Proficient in analytical and conceptual thinking, employing logic and reason in both creative and strategic contexts.
• Demonstrated ability in creative and strategic problem-solving, with experience troubleshooting vehicle systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, displaying a high level of commitment, effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical schematics.
• Competence in data management and data mining techniques.
• Possess a holistic overview of vehicle concepts and functions.

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, 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.