Scout Motors
Engineer, Failure Analysis Process (Body Quality)
$95K–$120K
Columbia, South Carolina, United States · Full-time · Posted Nov 18, 2025
- Experience
- 5-7+ years; alternatively, 10 years of related technical field experience for the education requirement.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology or quality OR 10 years of related technical field experience. Minimum high school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
About the job
Identifies and resolves body-in-white manufacturing problems by analyzing process data, implementing improvements, and working with quality and production teams to maintain standards and efficiency.
What you'll do
- Troubleshoot manufacturing constraints and implement corrective actions to improve body-in-white production.
- Monitor and analyze process data, identify root causes, and track improvement effectiveness.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers; document changes, report results, and train production and quality teams.
What they ask for
- 5-7+ years of professional experience in automotive production and quality control concepts or a related field, including hands-on body-in-white experience; proven VDA standards experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in automotive technology or quality, OR 10 years of related technical field experience.
- Strong understanding of VDA standards and process auditing techniques.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software; valid driver's license and passport.
Nice to have
- Desired experience launching a greenfield or brownfield plant.
- Hands-on experience with electrical systems and mechanical assembly techniques.
Pay
$95,000.00 - $120,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, quality management software, VDA standards
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