Sr. Specialist, PMT

Here at Scout Motors were 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 trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand its a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration caretaking and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasnt 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. 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. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

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 youre ready to drive change and make history apply now!

Role Summary

The Senior Engineering Process & Digital Solutions Specialist drives the definition and operationalization of engineering processes ways of working and digital solutions that address the needs of Scouts vehicle programs and enable effective day-to-day engineering execution. The role translates business and technical needs into holistic practical and scalable solutions that connect processes methods organizational responsibilities data digital tools and AI-enabled capabilities. The role drives assigned initiatives from problem definition and solution design through implementation rollout user adoption and continuous improvement.

A key focus is identifying and operationalizing high-value AI use cases that improve engineering quality speed traceability decision-making and user experience across the systems engineering lifecycle from requirements and architecture through integration verification validation and release readiness for software-defined vehicle development.

What youll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Drive assigned PMT roadmap initiatives from gap analysis and target-state design through implementation adoption and continuous improvement.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering Manufacturing Product Management Quality and IT to capture requirements and translate them into scalable end-to-end engineering process and digital solutions.
• Partner with IT data and AI teams platform owners and implementation partners to pilot evaluate configure integrate test deploy and scale R&D digital solutions including AI-enabled capabilities.
• Collect structure clarify and prioritize business requirements AI and automation use cases data needs and implementation priorities for inclusion in the engineering digital-solutions roadmap.
• Support alignment with Volkswagen Group processes and systems including the definition and documentation of interfaces between Scout and Group solutions.
• Configure maintain and improve engineering workflow and issue-management solutions including Jira-based applications and databases.
• Provide user support troubleshooting guidance and training organization for implemented engineering and Group systems.
• Maintain process descriptions work instructions governance documentation system specifications training materials and evidence for audits. Apply systems-engineering principles to improve consistency and traceability across requirements architecture integration verification validation issue management change management and release readiness.
• Support auditable compliance of implemented processes and systems including implementation and maintenance of Automotive SPICE process requirements applicable to Scout.

Key Deliverables

• Approved process descriptions methods standards work instructions and governance documentation.
• Clear business and system requirements gap analyses functional concepts and implementation specifications.
• Configured tested and operationalized engineering workflows tool features integrations issue-management solutions and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Training materials user guidance support documentation and stakeholder communications.
• Compliance and audit evidence for assigned processes and systems.
• Improvement proposals supported by user feedback process analysis and operational data including prioritized AI and automation use cases with clear value data requirements evaluation criteria human decision points and implementation recommendations.

Collaboration and Interfaces

• Partner with R&D functions and other departments to understand needs and establish consistent usable ways of working.
• Collaborate closely with IT on system architecture interfaces implementation releases access and operational support.
• Coordinate with Volkswagen Group counterparts external suppliers and implementation partners on assigned process and tool topics.
• Escalate risks dependencies unresolved requirements and implementation constraints to the PMT Manager or responsible governance body.

Location & Travel Expectations :

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi Michigan.
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office 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 companyfrom time to time.

What youll bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity curiosity resourcefulness and strive to exhibit a positive attitude as well as a growth mindset. Youll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced high-growth environment. Youll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Heres what else youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in engineering computer science information systems or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8 years of experience designing and implementing automotive engineering processes in a systems engineering or software-defined vehicle environment is ; experience within the Volkswagen Group is beneficial.
• Experience translating engineering needs into practical process tool automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• Experience driving engineering solutions from requirements through implementation rollout and user adoption.
• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE quality-management principles compliance controls or audit preparation is .
• Experience with Jira or comparable engineering workflow platforms; familiarity with ALM PLM or requirements-management tools is beneficial.

Core Competencies

• Structured problem solving systems thinking and process-oriented thinking with the ability to distinguish valuable and feasible AI applications from technology-driven experimentation without a clear engineering outcome.
• Ability to work across business engineering and IT interfaces.
• Clear written and verbal communication including facilitation and user training.
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to traceability quality and compliance.
• Customer-focused mindset with a practical approach to implementation and operational support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities dependencies and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to develop expertise across new processes and systems.

Decision and Recommendation Scope

The Engineering Process & Digital Solutions Specialist owns assigned process and digital-solution initiatives and drives them from analysis and solution design through implementation rollout adoption and continuous improvement. The role prepares solution options and technical recommendations facilitates cross-functional decisions and coordinates the contributors required for successful implementation including AI-enabled solutions. Decisions with strategic budgetary organizational or enterprise-wide impact are submitted to PMT management and the appropriate governance or leadership body.

Success Measures

• Processes tools and AI-enabled solutions are implemented operationalized and adopted according to agreed requirements quality criteria and timelines.
• Users receive effective guidance training and operational support.
• Assigned systems and processes remain documented traceable and audit-ready .
• Interfaces risks and dependencies are identified early and addressed transparently.
• Improvements produce simpler more consistent and more efficient engineering ways of working. Implemented AI-enabled solutions demonstrate measurable improvements in engineering quality efficiency traceability decision support or user experience while maintaining appropriate human oversight and governance

What youll gain

The 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:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical dental vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 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 circumstances related to bereavement jury duty voting time or military leave

Pay Transparency

This 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 candidates skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range $120000.00 - $145000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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.
• 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.
• Residing in New York City : This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout 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 ap p licable fair employment p ractice 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

Required Experience:

Senior IC