<div>Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!</div>Role OverviewThe Supplier Project Lead is responsible for leading and implementing supplier quality processes to ensure suppliers meet Scout Motors’ standards for performance, reliability, and manufacturability. This role bridges Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure technical alignment, timely supplier readiness, and overall quality excellence throughout the vehicle development and production lifecycle.What you’ll doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:<ul><li>Leadership &amp; Process Implementation<ul><li>Lead the execution of Supplier Quality processes including PPA, QPNi, TEVON, BeOn, AVON, GAS TI, and LiON.</li><li>Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) to train Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) on these systems.</li><li>Create and manage weekly agendas and Q-Ratings with cross-functional teams.</li></ul></li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Facilitate clear communication between Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Design to ensure transparency.</li><li>Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality to establish supplier performance metrics and specifications.</li><li>Partner with Supply Chain to escalate and resolve issues efficiently.</li></ul></li><li>Supplier Development &amp; Monitoring<ul><li>Support SQEs in assessing suppliers’ manufacturing, assembly, and quality control processes.</li><li>Drive supplier improvements in cost, quality, and manufacturability.</li><li>Lead corrective action follow-ups and verify supplier readiness for launches and design changes.</li><li>Ensure proactive change management and PPAP approvals.</li></ul></li><li>Quality System &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Apply VDA and AIAG core tools (MSA, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP).</li><li>Support root cause analysis and implement containment or corrective actions.</li><li>Validate supplier corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are applied across similar lines.</li></ul></li><li>Continuous Improvement &amp; Technical Support<ul><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.</li><li>Facilitate the use of new or alternative materials that enhance design or reduce cost.</li><li>Participate in supplier evaluations and manufacturability reviews.</li><li>Support suppliers in developing testing, gauging, and poke-yoke systems.</li></ul></li><li>Quality Performance &amp; KPI Management<ul><li>Ensure Scout quality KPIs are achieved or exceeded.</li><li>Support NCR (non-conformance report) resolution with production.</li><li>Mitigate warranty claims and ensure long-term issue closure.</li></ul></li><li>Professional Conduct<ul><li>Represent Scout Motors with professionalism and respect during supplier interactions.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with Scout’s quality and business goals.</li></ul></li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. </li><li>The responsibilities of this role require attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly. </li><li>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.</li><li>Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 25-40% of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required</li></ul>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: <ul><li>3–5 years of OEM quality system experience (VW/Audi system experience preferred).</li><li>Strong understanding of VDA, IATF, ISO, and automotive quality management.</li><li>Skilled in project management, data analysis (SPC), and technical communication.</li><li>Experience with GD&amp;T, vehicle development, and supply chain processes.</li><li>Strong leadership, teamwork, and decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 25-40% of the time. </li><li>Valid driver's license required.</li><li>Passport required</li></ul>What you'll gainThe benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00Internal leveling code: IC8<div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. </li><li>Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. </li><li>Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul> Equal OpportunityScout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.</div>

To be a Scout isn&lsquo;t just to be a part of a company, it&lsquo;s to be a visionary and a leader, someone who seeks new paths and imparts lessons learned to others, leading them forward to new horizons. Here at Scout Motors, we&lsquo;re carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960, one that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again. Together with the help of our community, we&rsquo;re designing, engineering, and building the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers and the ones who can&rsquo;t be held back. For the ones who roll up their sleeves, push forward, endure the elements, and get the job done. No frills, no excuses, no quitting. We are growing every day and are seeking the next generation of Scouts to join our ranks. So, to all the hard workers out there, the ones who are willing to carry on the Scout legacy, reimagine an American icon, create jobs for Americans, and lead the charge into the future of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs, we&lsquo;re calling on you to join us. Because #TheWorldNeedsScouts.

Senior Specialist, Supplier Project Lead

<div>Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and will do so once again.But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the environment by developing electric vehicles with the capability to get you to any location. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. And respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute.At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!</div>Role OverviewThe Supplier Project Lead is responsible for leading and implementing supplier quality processes to ensure suppliers meet Scout Motors’ standards for performance, reliability, and manufacturability. This role bridges Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure technical alignment, timely supplier readiness, and overall quality excellence throughout the vehicle development and production lifecycle.What you’ll doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck &amp; rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:<ul><li>Leadership &amp; Process Implementation<ul><li>Lead the execution of Supplier Quality processes including&nbsp;PPA, QPNi, TEVON, BeOn, AVON, GAS TI, and LiON.</li><li>Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) to train Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) on these systems.</li><li>Create and manage weekly agendas and Q-Ratings with cross-functional teams.</li></ul></li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Facilitate clear communication between Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Design to ensure transparency.</li><li>Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality to establish supplier performance metrics and specifications.</li><li>Partner with Supply Chain to escalate and resolve issues efficiently.</li></ul></li><li>Supplier Development &amp; Monitoring<ul><li>Support SQEs in assessing suppliers’ manufacturing, assembly, and quality control processes.</li><li>Drive supplier improvements in cost, quality, and manufacturability.</li><li>Lead corrective action follow-ups and verify supplier readiness for launches and design changes.</li><li>Ensure proactive change management and PPAP approvals.</li></ul></li><li>Quality System &amp; Compliance<ul><li>Apply VDA and AIAG core tools (MSA, APQP, FMEA, Control Plan, PPAP).</li><li>Support root cause analysis and implement containment or corrective actions.</li><li>Validate supplier corrective actions and ensure lessons learned are applied across similar lines.</li></ul></li><li>Continuous Improvement &amp; Technical Support<ul><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.</li><li>Facilitate the use of new or alternative materials that enhance design or reduce cost.</li><li>Participate in supplier evaluations and manufacturability reviews.</li><li>Support suppliers in developing testing, gauging, and poke-yoke systems.</li></ul></li><li>Quality Performance &amp; KPI Management<ul><li>Ensure Scout quality KPIs are achieved or exceeded.</li><li>Support NCR (non-conformance report) resolution with production.</li><li>Mitigate warranty claims and ensure long-term issue closure.</li></ul></li><li>Professional Conduct<ul><li>Represent Scout Motors with professionalism and respect during supplier interactions.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with Scout’s quality and business goals.</li></ul></li></ul>Location &amp; Travel Expectations:<ul><li>This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.&nbsp;</li><li>The responsibilities of this role require&nbsp;attendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.&nbsp;</li><li>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&nbsp;from time to time.</li><li>Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 25-40% of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required</li></ul>What you’ll bring&nbsp;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:&nbsp;<ul><li>3–5 years of OEM quality system experience (VW/Audi system experience preferred).</li><li>Strong understanding of VDA, IATF, ISO, and automotive quality management.</li><li>Skilled in project management, data analysis (SPC), and technical communication.</li><li>Experience with GD&amp;T, vehicle development, and supply chain processes.</li><li>Strong leadership, teamwork, and decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, approximately 25-40% of the time.&nbsp;</li><li>Valid driver's license required.</li><li>Passport required</li></ul>What you'll gainThe benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.&nbsp; This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.&nbsp; In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:<ul><li>Competitive insurance including:<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans</li></ul></li><li>401(k) program with:<ul><li>An employer match and immediate vesting</li></ul></li><li>Generous Paid Time Off including:<ul><li>20 days planned PTO, as accrued</li><li>40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually</li><li>Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders</li><li>Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave</li></ul></li></ul>Pay TransparencyThis is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.Initial base salary range = $120,000.00 - $145,000.00Internal leveling code: IC8<div>Notice to applicants:<ul><li>Residing in&nbsp;San Francisco:&nbsp;Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&nbsp;</li><li>Residing in&nbsp;Los Angeles:&nbsp;Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.&nbsp;</li><li>Residing in&nbsp;New York City:&nbsp;This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.</li></ul>&nbsp;Equal OpportunityScout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy,&nbsp;or any&nbsp;other characteristics&nbsp;protected by law.&nbsp;Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;fair&nbsp;employment&nbsp;practice laws.&nbsp;If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.</div>

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