Manager, Body Exterior Vision Systems

The role

You will manage the team responsible for the design and release of lighting, glazing, wipe/wash systems, outside mirrors, and bumper components from concept to production. You will lead product development, manage suppliers, and ensure program targets for cost, timing, and quality are met.

What you will do

• Manage the team responsible for design and release of lighting, glazing, wipe/wash systems, and outside mirrors
• Participate in or lead development of RFQ packages, tech reviews, and supplier selection
• Hire, train and develop a highly skilled and competent team
• Lead Product Development Teams to collaborate cross functionally and with suppliers
• Contribute to product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements
• Ensure team progress to create 3D math models and validate with analytical models
• Act as a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team
• Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications
• Manage resources including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people
• Ensure all program targets including Piece Cost, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality are met

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a relevant field
• 10+ years of experience in body electrical and mechanical areas and relevant automotive assignments
• Experience in all three phases of product development (Design, Test and Launch)
• Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts
• Strong technical skills and expertise in lighting components and systems
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field
• Ability to build strong working relationships with people across all organizational levels/functional teams
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Passport Required

Nice to have

• Experience working on Electric Vehicle programs
• Experience with Class-A surface 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
• Corporate Vehicle Program with eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
• Mobility stipend

Before you apply

• 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.