Specialist, Industrial Engineering & Production System

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 tasks and responsibilities:

• Establishing, promoting and refining the Lean culture of Scout as well as a unified operating system in all departments for the scout motors production site and its management.
• Defining and establishing processes and optimization concepts for the production.
• Developing, implementing and tracking of measures to increase productivity on the basis of relevant KPIs.
• Developing and securing of productivity KPI of the plant.
• Decide and approve site specific programs, strategies, communication concepts and objectives agreements.
• Decide and track VBZ and HPU Budgets as well as process development and manufacturing performance for all departments.
• Set up and development of production process plans as well as identification, evaluation and coordination of the time factor/labor requirements and management of the production time credit.
• Design of workplaces and new work processes, including their system-side mapping with work boards, layouts and point plans, taking into account walking routes, supply of materials and vehicle sequence.
• Ergonomic evaluation and design of work processes using the methodology agreed in the company to enhance ergonomic workplaces.
• Preparing, carrying out and monitoring relocation scopes to optimize the process flow in terms of productivity and quality in cooperation with planning and production.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina, United States.
• This role requires full time in-office attendance, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• 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: 

• 4+ years of professional experience in automotive production or similar production fields
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical engineering, or related fields preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Special skills in Lean Management and IE, like:
  • Factory systems for time factor calculations and process management
  • Industrial Engineering studies