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Scout Motors

Specialist, Drive Train Engineer

Columbia, South Carolina, United States$100k–$125kmidAdded today

About this role

Scout Motors seeks a Drive Train Specialist Engineer to lead electric powertrain systems during pilot and series production of their revolutionary electrified vehicles. You'll serve as the technical bridge between product, production, and quality teams, troubleshooting drivetrain issues, driving process improvements, and ensuring manufacturing milestones are met.

What you'll do

  • Lead electric drivetrain technical operations in the Pilot Hall environment
  • Troubleshoot and resolve e-motor, gearbox, and system integration issues to ensure stable production
  • Define and implement containment and corrective actions for production deviations
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams on cross-functional issues
  • Conduct root cause analyses and drive sustainable process improvements
  • Provide technical coaching, training, and guidance to production teams on standards and methods

What they're looking for

  • Electric drivetrain system knowledge
  • E-motor and gearbox troubleshooting
  • Root cause analysis and problem-solving
  • Production quality management
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Technical documentation and process standards
  • Manufacturing process optimization
  • Leadership and mentoring
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Scout Motors

Scout Motors develops next-generation electric and extended-range electric pickup trucks and SUVs with authentic off-road performance. The company is hiring engineers across powertrains, body structures, electronics, and audio systems to design and integrate these vehicles from concept through production.

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Likely interview questions

  • What experience do you have working with electric drivetrain systems, e-motors, or gearboxes?
  • Describe a time you identified and resolved a production bottleneck in a manufacturing environment.