Scoutmotors Lead the delivery of thermal systems to meet program timing, cost, quality, and vehicle integration targets. Coordinate system execution and integration across engineering, suppliers, manufacturing, validation, and program management.
Responsibilities
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Program & Parts Management
Own and govern thermal-system timing plans, deliverables, priorities, and milestone tracking across the assigned vehicle program.
Define and maintain part-level scorecards, readiness dashboards, and decision criteria that provide clear system-level visibility.
Coordinate prototype, VFF, PVS, and production-build part availability.
Ensure all thermal-system components are released on time to support program milestones.
Direct supplier recovery planning when timing, quality, cost, or technical delivery is at risk and drive alignment on corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Coordinate activities across thermal engineering, purchasing, validation, manufacturing, quality, controls, packaging, program management, and suppliers; build alignment across groups without direct authority.
Lead technical and program reviews, convey advanced system-readiness information, and drive decisions across diverse stakeholders.
Lead resolution of significant and unique cross-functional issues; evaluate competing and incomplete inputs, exercise independent judgment, and escalate only risks requiring leadership action.
Qualification
Excellent communicationExperience supporting vehicle buildsSuccess in This RoleSignificant risks identified early
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
12–15 years of relevant automotive engineering, systems integration, program management, or thermal systems experience.
Experience leading complex vehicle-system development programs and resolving significant cross-functional issues that affect program or functional outcomes.
Broad expertise in automotive product development, engineering releases, validation processes, supplier management, sourcing, and vehicle integration.
Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of independence, direct work through cross-functional teams, influence diverse stakeholders, and manage schedules, risks, decisions, and recovery actions.
Excellent communication, technical leadership, persuasion, and organizational skills, with the ability to convey advanced information to technical and leadership audiences.
Preferred
Recognized subject-matter expertise in vehicle systems, thermal systems, system integration, or overall systems management.
Experience working with VW Group or Scout product-development processes and coordinating across global or multi-organizational stakeholders.
Experience supporting vehicle builds, launch activities, and production readiness reviews.
Familiarity with engineering release systems, change management processes, supplier development, and development of reusable readiness or governance methods.
Success in This Role
Thermal parts and system deliverables released on time with transparent tradeoffs and recovery actions.
Prototype and production builds supported without part shortages.
Significant risks identified early, independently assessed, and resolved or escalated with recommendations.