Specialist, Press Shop

The role

This role plans press shop production processes, equipment and methods, and creates layouts, time schedules and investment plans. It also coordinates external suppliers and die development from engineering through final qualification.

What you will do

• Plan press shop production processes, equipment, methods and layouts
• Create production plans and time schedules for all work sequences
• Plan equipment and material supply
• Approve technical specifications and work with suppliers on press shop equipment and press tools
• Create investment plans, offers, comparative analyses and purchase orders
• Manage VFF, PVS, 0-series and production ramp-up to series operation
• Monitor die development from engineering through final qualification
• Coordinate related departments, R&D and suppliers on production requirements and change management
• Reduce waste in planned production processes
• Steer and coordinate external service providers worldwide

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in Press Shop Planning, Stamping Engineering, or automotive manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent amount of relevant experience
• Strong technical understanding of stamping and forming processes, press equipment, tooling technologies and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of stamping die development, including tool design, manufacturing, tryout and final qualification
• Experience in supplier management, including technical coordination, supplier performance evaluation and production readiness
• Ability to analyze manufacturing feasibility, production capacities, technical risks and cost optimization
• Strong project management skills, including schedule tracking, budget monitoring and cross-functional coordination
• Experience collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Production and external suppliers
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for an international, cross-functional environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with CAD software and project management tools
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required (approximately 10% of the time)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
• 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 bereavement, jury duty, voting time and military leave
• Competitive compensation and benefits to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• The chance to build products and a company from the ground up

Before you apply

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Scout Motors will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records, in line with San Francisco and Los Angeles fair chance rules
• This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City

About the company

Scout Motors is reviving the Scout name as an electric and range-extended vehicle brand, with all-electric and Harvester range extender powertrains. The company builds electric pick-up trucks and rugged SUVs.