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Lead, Engineering Fleet Operations

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Scout Motors logoScout Motors · Novi, MI
Full-timeOn-site4d ago
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Responsibilities

  • Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
  • Fleet Operations Execution
  • Own daily operations of the engineering fleet across all locations with full accountability for performance and readiness
  • Maintain real-time visibility of vehicle status (location, configuration, readiness, compliance)
  • Ensure fleet availability aligns with engineering, test, and validation timelines
  • Diagnose and resolve complex operational issues independently, balancing competing priorities
  • Serve as the primary escalation point and trusted expert for fleet-related matters
  • Vehicle Receiving & Handover
  • Lead vehicle intake and release processes for prototype, pre-series, and external vehicles
  • Define and enforce standardized check-in/check-out procedures, including condition documentation
  • Ensure vehicles meet configuration, documentation, and readiness requirements prior to handover
  • Coordinate and optimize internal handovers between engineering, validation, test, and events teams
  • Benchmark Vehicle Management
  • Own the lifecycle management of benchmark and competitor vehicles
  • Coordinate acquisition, registration, compliance, and tracking
  • Prioritize and allocate fleet usage to maximize engineering value and insights
  • Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and documentation standards are met
  • Monitor utilization trends and recommend improvements to optimize fleet effectiveness
  • Logistics & Vehicle Movement
  • Strategically plan and execute domestic and international vehicle transportation
  • Oversee logistics providers across road, ocean, and air freight channels
  • Manage time-critical and high-priority shipments supporting engineering milestones and test campaigns
  • Optimize transport routes, cost, and timing while mitigating operational risks
  • Import / Export & Compliance
  • Own end-to-end import/export processes for all engineering vehicles
  • Apply expert knowledge to prepare and manage complex customs documentation (e.g., carnets, temporary imports, exemptions)
  • Ensure full regulatory compliance across regions and proactively address changing requirements
  • Partner with customs brokers, legal, and compliance teams to resolve escalations quickly and effectively
  • Documentation & Tracking
  • Maintain accurate records of vehicle status, movement, and ownership
  • Track VINs, pr

Benefits

Vision insurance

Additional Information

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 trucks 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 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. 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 you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!


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