Specialist, Industrial Engineering & Production System

Scout Motors · Blythewood, South Carolina, United States

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • $100,000 – $125,000
  • Posted 2026-10-09
  • Confirmed live on 13 October 2026

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Job description

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it’s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn’t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements — an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester™ range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you’ll do

At Scout, we understand Industrial Engineering and the work on our Production System as a guidance towards productive production processes and human work design. We are not just responsible for numbers but for a productive mindset throughout the company.

It is our responsibility to establish an operating system that is common understanding in each single step we take to build reliable and robust Scouts. It scouts us – every day and in each measurement we take.

The Specialist Industrial Engineering and Production System is responsible for a productive mindset throughout the company and the establishment of a reliable and robust Production System. The Specialist will report to the Director IE & Production System.

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

• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of Lean culture of Scout as well as a unified production system in all departments.

• Defining and establishing lean methods, processes and optimization concepts for production

• Developing, implementing and tracking of measures to increase productivity on the basis of relevant KPIs

• Analyzing and monitoring the plant productivity KPIs and recommending corrective measures.

• Develop recommendations and support the implementation of site specific programs, strategies, communication concepts and objectives agreements

• Implement and track productivity and labor-related budgets as well as process development and manufacturing performance for all departments

• Set up and development of production process plans as well as identification, evaluation and coordination of the time factor/labor requirements and management of the production time credit.

• Design of workplaces and new work processes, including their system-side mapping with work boards, layouts and point plans, taking into account walking routes, supply of materials and vehicle sequence.

• Ergonomic evaluation and design of work processes using the methodology agreed in the company to enhance ergonomic workplaces

• Preparing, carrying out and monitoring relocation scopes to optimize the process flow in terms of productivity and quality in cooperation with planning and production

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Blythewood, South Carolina

• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.

• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring

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:

• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive production or similar production field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Special skills in Lean Management and IE, like:

• Production time standards, labor ca

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