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!
Overview
The Manager, Prototype & Pre-Series Management leads the operational planning, coordination, readiness, and execution of Scout’s engineering Prototype, prototype, and pre-series vehicle activities.
The role provides leadership across engineering fleet operations, pre-series management, test-location and proving-ground coordination, and vehicle/test readiness. It establishes an integrated operating model to ensure vehicles, test assets, locations, logistics, and validation activities are aligned with vehicle-program priorities.
Serving as the central operational interface among Vehicle Engineering, Verification & Validation, Prototype Builds, Logistics, Procurement, test organizations, proving grounds, and external partners, the Manager ensures that vehicles and supporting resources are available in the right configuration, at the right location, and at the right time.
The role leads the team responsible for day-to-day execution while maintaining overall accountability for operational priorities, resource allocation, issue escalation, process maturity, and transparent reporting to program leadership.
What you’ll do
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
Prototype & Pre-Series Operations
Lead the operational management of Scout’s engineering prototype , prototype, and pre-series vehicle activities.
Establish priorities for vehicle readiness, allocation, configuration, usage, movement, maintenance, and availability based on engineering and validation requirements.
Ensure engineering vehicles are available in the required configuration and condition to support development and validation activities.
Establish standardized processes for vehicle intake, handover, tracking, readiness, storage, and release.
Provide leadership and escalation support when vehicle availability, configuration, logistics , or operational constraints put program activities at risk.
Pre-Series & Validation Readiness
Lead operational coordination between prototype and pre-series vehicle availability and planned engineering and validation activities.
Ensure alignment among Design Verification Plans (DVPs), vehicle availability, vehicle configuration, test requests, test locations, and program timing.
Establish visibility of planned versus executed validation activities and ensure significant gaps and risks are escalated.
Support prototype-build and vehicle-program…