Sr Engineer, SteeringGear

The role

You will engineer steering system components including Electric Power Steering, steering columns, and intermediate shafts. You will lead design and development processes and coordinate with suppliers for Scout pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs.

What you will do

• Engineer steering system components including Electric Power Steering (EPS), steering columns, and intermediate shafts
• Lead the design and development processes for these components
• Interface with suppliers to ensure components meet structural, performance, and packaging requirements
• Contribute to the development and integration of chassis and drive systems
• Review existing designs, ideas, and specifications to propose engineering improvements
• Collaborate with team members to design and develop improved packaging and testing strategies
• Partner with concept and systems architecture teams to develop solutions
• Coordinate prototype and serial development stages
• Participate in other related tasks and activities as required

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology
• 8+ years of steering gear/rack (EPS) experience in concept engineering or serial development on SUV or truck platforms, including full vehicle integration
• Strong capability in CAD/FEA part and system design, validation, and development engineering for steering systems
• Experience with requirements decomposition, system-level integration, DFMEA/DVP&R, and collaboration with supplier engineering teams
• Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, and plant launch processes
• Ability to lead component and system development within an OEM environment
• Ability to independently manage projects within defined vehicle program milestones
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Proven success working across OEM functions, including vehicle dynamics, packaging, software, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality organizations

Nice to have

• Passion for electric vehicle development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO
• 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks. The company empowers inclusive and entrepreneurial teams to innovate in the electric pick-up truck and rugged SUV marketplace.