scoutmotors

Engineer, Front Hood/Rear Closures Latches

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At a Glance

Location
United States
Experience
4+ years
Compensation
. Initial base salary range = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00 Internal leveling code: IC10
Posted
2026-02-17T08:02:38-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

CATIA

Domain Knowledge

  • Automotive
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing

Requirements

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

Education/Certifications: Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Master’s degree is a plus)

Years of Experience: 4+ years’ experience in Body Closures development or equivalent industry experience.

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of product requirements and closures features to deliver world class customer experience in one or more of the following areas:

Handles

Compensation & Benefits

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 = $90,000.00 - $112,500.00

Internal leveling code: IC10

Notice to applicants:

Residing in

San Francisco

Responsibilities

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

Lead conceptual studies to solve unique problems in unique ways.

Generate solution: concepts in ‘napkin sketch’ - fully analyzed physical prototypes - released and launched parts.

Lead collaborative development of components and systems including interface with body engineering, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.

Perform kinematic and structural analysis to optimize designs.

Responsible for component release for components and systems throughout program lifecycle, including concept design, supplier engagement, BOM management, systems requirements, simulation analysis, prototyping builds, validation testing, and production support.

Team

As an Engineer, Front Hood/Rear Closures Latches, you will be involved in the “cradle to grave” approach to design & development. Expected to create concept design for novel solutions to current and new opportunities. Lead analysis of concept and final product, testing & launch, commercial & timing activities, and work with studio, manufacturing team and purchasing.