What you'll doBecome part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
- Perform technical planning across multiple technology domains (compute, storage, client, network, physical cable management, production asset management, and infrastructure components) throughout factory
- Create and maintain Technology Architecture documentation for transparency
- Integrate manufacturing technology solutions into Scout cybersecurity strategy
- Create Infrastructure and Hardware Lifecycle Plans
- Assess requirements and deliver solutions in accordance with the Production business requirements
- Work with production stakeholders to determine the expected level of performance and risks with new processes and systems. Create, with the business area, continuous improvement plans addressing Mean Time to Recovery objectives
- Project management and track assigned technology portfolio necessary to ensure operational readiness for factory operations
- Identify, prototype, and test automated solutions which support business process maturity or improvement
- Support continuous improvement processes on the production floor.
- Identify Automated Solutions which promote self-healing and self-service technologies to support business process maturity or improvement
- Deliver line side technology solutions in coordination with planning department and automation expert responsible for integration of core production systems to Plant Production Processes
- Works with the application specialist and enterprise architecture team to identify infrastructure components impacting key performance indicators
- Ensure monitoring and visualization capabilities are made available to support teams to aid in efficient recovery if an issue is encountered.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices related to manufacturing systems
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) production system architecture, providing technical expertise and guidance to Plant stakeholders.
- Lead during the early phases of a project/initiative, responsible for scoping the project, gathering requirements, collaboration with domain architects, and leading the teams to put together a scalable and sustainable solution.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, 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 bringWe 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:
- Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field preferred, and 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing facilities
- Success in delivering complex technology solutions under a tight timeline
- Good project management skills with a keen ability to break down complex tasks into smaller reportable components to maintain tracking visibility
- Ability to prepare, organize, and present technical decision papers to upper management
- Broad knowledge, both logical (configuration) and physical (compute), of various technologies domains
- Good working knowledge of ITIL Service Design, Transition, and Operations
- Experience working across manufacturing business domains
- Deep understanding of system integration technologies between hardware technologies and software solutions
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in large hardware integration projects and modern IT architecture concepts.
- Proven track record of deploying and moving solutions to operational readiness in a 24/7 production environment.
- Experience working with monitoring solutions to provide transparency to business and supporting other responsible stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve system-related issues, then develop improved solutions to mitigate or eliminate issue recurrence.
- Ability to translate high level needs into architecture requirements, then communicating these requirements to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Innovative mindset with ability to think outside the box and deliver, when necessary, temporary solutions to meet emergency demands.
- Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with others efficiently and effectively in a dynamic greenfield environment.
What you'll gainThe benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up. This is a chance to create something new and lasting - with an iconic brand at its foundation. In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:
- Competitive insurance including:
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with:
- An employer match and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off including:
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
Pay TransparencyThis 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 = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00
Internal leveling code: IC9
Notice to applicants:- To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
- Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.
