Product Development Engineer - Exterior Trim

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

· Responsible for engineering design, and developing vehicle exterior systems including bumpers, fascia, grilles, brackets, exterior trim, bumper beams, hitches and structural reinforcements.

· Develop Scout Bumper/Fascia Standards and Requirements to ensure a robust product. Ensure seamless integration into production processes while meeting all required program milestones and deliverables.

· Participate in and/or lead development of Request for Quotation (RFQ) packages, technical reviews, and supplier selection.

· Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique Scout components to develop creative and feasible designs that meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.

· Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, Investment, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met.

§ Contribute to the development of product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements.

§ Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models/Computer Aided Design(CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (FEA, CFD, Crash, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.

§ Ensure all exterior components meet global safety regulations and work within defined manufacturing processes such as injection molding, painting and assembly.

§ Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functional teams.

§ Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).

§ Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.

§ Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.

§ Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases.

§ Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.

§ Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.

§ Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.