Scout Motors Inc. · 18 hours ago
Specialist, Project Steering
Blythewood, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expScout Motors Inc. is a company dedicated to reviving an iconic American vehicle brand with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The Specialist in Project Steering will be responsible for overseeing production equipment tracking, managing risk processes, and coordinating project management tasks within the Battery department.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
The Specialist is part of the Plant Engineering Production Steering & Battery Team and is responsible for tracking and reporting of production equipment at the Scout Motors plant
Responsible for the P-FMEA process and monitoring of status updates
Coordinate evaluation requests and drive the consolidation of the Plant Engineering departments as well as ensure risk management and OKR processes in the Serial Planning
Management of the overall concept for risk management within series planning, preparation and safeguarding of organizational processes and model changes in series planning
Serve as a key leader in the serial scheduling steering team
Development and creation of a control strategy in coordination with adjacent departments (e.g. press shop, body shop, controlling, work and plant organization, IE & production system, production, construction infrastructure and product planning) to ensure, adapt and, if necessary, optimize the control of Plant Engineering regarding organizational, financial and time goals
Monitor and implement all key performance indicators and specifications of the various departments of Plant Engineering
Support with Project Management tasks for the Supplier Park
Development and control of serial planning control processes using new technologies and interdisciplinary communication to increase the overall quality of coordination, cost reduction and to improve the effectiveness of series planning
Development and creation as well as implementation of planning concepts and projects including the corresponding design specifications or framework conditions for the Battery department. Ensuring of defined measures and development of techniques or processes including. analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions under consideration of economic standards
Responsible for the planning of complete production processes, equipment and methods across all work sequences in the Battery department and elaboration of these scopes into space plans, considering the requirements of all departments (and social partners)
Creation of production plans for all work sequences according to the valid time finding procedures. Ensuring and controlling the defined measures and coordinating the activities of the technical contractors
Approval of technical specifications of production equipment and infrastructure and clarification of technical issues with technical contractors as well as suppliers of Battery equipment
Responsible of layouts, specifications, time schedules and investment plans, following economic standards
Preparation of offers, comparative analyses and purchase orders
Support and review concepts of IT based production process, e.g. build status documentation, production job management (JIT/JIS)
Realization of sample build phase, PV, 0-series and production ramp-up to series operation
Processing of planning orders, improvement proposals and change requests including ongoing revision
Coordination of related departments, R&D and operators with focus on the implementation of suggestions for the product design according to production requirements and the identification of optimization measures
Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder
This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards and regulations
Qualification
Required
3+ years of professional experience in automotive production, with expertise in achieving stable production processes and in-depth knowledge of project steering operations
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, economics engineering, or related fields
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required for all roles at Scout Motors, Inc
Preferred
Expertise in achieving stable production processes and in-depth knowledge of Serial Planning (HV Battery) Assembly management preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Scout Motors Inc.
Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.
1001-5000 employees
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