Director, Product Cost Excellence and Value Engineering

Here's what else you'll bring:

12+ years of experience in automotive engineering, procurement, product cost management, cost engineering, value engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.

Proven success leading cost optimization and value engineering initiatives in complex product development environments.

Strong understanding of vehicle systems, product development processes, supplier cost structures, industrialization, and lifecycle cost drivers.

Experience using value analysis/value engineering, design-to-value, should-cost modeling, competitive benchmarking, teardown analysis, supplier cost breakdowns, and total cost of ownership approaches.

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, procurement, finance, manufacturing, quality, logistics, product, and supplier partners.

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial Base Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $192,500.00

Internal Leveling Code: M6

Notice to applicants:

To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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Scout Motors | Senior Leadership Role | Driving product cost excellence, value engineering, and cross-functional transformation for the next generation of all-electric trucks and rugged SUVs

Scout Motors is building a modern, purpose-driven automotive company rooted in iconic American heritage and focused on the future of electrified mobility.

We are looking for a Head of Product Cost Excellence and Value Engineering to establish and lead a cross-functional program that improves product cost competitiveness while protecting customer value, quality, performance, and brand integrity.

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Lead Product Cost Excellence and Value Engineering initiatives within product development, partnering closely with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Supplier Development.

Drive execution of product cost excellence strategy and contribute to its continuous evolution across programs and platforms.