Specialist, Launch Management Engineer - Supplier Parts

About the role

As a launch Specialist for battery at Scout Motors, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless launch of our vehicles, specifically focusing on battery assembly related activities. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of technical and managerial tasks, contributing significantly to the success of the launch phase. Here's an overview of your key responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
• Technical Launch Support:
• Represent and advance the technical capabilities of the battery at the manufacturing and at the assembly and coordination during the launch phase.
• Actively participate in committees and meetings to contribute insights and ensure alignment with launch objectives towards battery assembly readiness.
• Information Management:
• Collect, summarize, and disseminate related information to relevant teams for effective decision-making.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of technical data related to battery management at supplier and in-house in-coordination with production team.
• Responsibility for building and leading interdisciplinary organizations for the ramp-up phases (incl. RASI (Responsible, Accountable, Support, Information) chart).
• Timeline and Budget Monitoring:
• Monitor launch activities deadlines, tools and equipment readiness, build timeline, build issues, production line readiness and budget for battery management, initiating escalation in case of overruns or issues.
• Collaborate with finance teams to assess financial implications and ensure cost-effective launch strategies.
• Collaboration:
• Coordinate measures with project-specific specialist departments, battery supplier and their interface both at manufacturing and at assembly site to ensure a seamless launch.
• Follow up on the implementation of measures, assessing their effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with launch goals.
• Knowledge Representation:
• Know, represent, and implement the interests of battery manufacturing in the technical departments, with a specific focus on battery management.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer sessions to ensure a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and assembly of battery processes.
• Financial Expertise:
• Understand financial key figures in the project, their influencing factors, and monitor compliance, particularly related to battery assembly.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and presentations for review and decision-making.
• Deadline Management:
• Recognize missed deadlines, demand action via escalation, and define corrective measures in collaboration with assembly shop team and other relevant areas.
• Develop and maintain a detailed timeline for battery assembly, ensuring alignment with overall project schedules.
• Start-Up Organization:
• Establish a start-up organization for battery assembly, selecting key personnel and managing early-phase activities.
• Implement effective communication channels within the start-up organization for streamlined coordination and build a string interface with the supplier and the assembly unit.
• Responsibility for defining, planning and managing the required qualifications for white and blue collars for the ramp-up.
• Responsibility for defining ramp-up specific activities (e.g. strategy, timelines etc.) for the Standard Factory Book for continuous improvement.
• Elaborate a qualification plan (content and sc

Benefits

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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