Scout Motors
Lead, Thermal Systems SET
$160K–$192K
Novi, Michigan, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 12–15 years of relevant experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
About the job
Leads thermal-system execution and integration for a vehicle program, coordinating engineering, suppliers, and other teams to meet timing, cost, quality, validation, and production-readiness targets.
What you'll do
- Govern thermal-system schedules, component readiness, sourcing, releases, and build availability; drive supplier recovery plans when needed.
- Coordinate cross-functional system integration, validation, and issue resolution, and lead program reviews and decisions.
- Maintain readiness reporting, risk and issue records, release documentation, and recommendations for management.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 12–15 years of relevant automotive engineering, systems integration, program management, or thermal systems experience.
- Experience leading complex vehicle-system development programs and resolving significant cross-functional issues.
- Broad automotive product-development expertise, including engineering releases, validation, supplier management, sourcing, and vehicle integration.
Nice to have
- Recognized subject-matter expertise in vehicle systems, thermal systems, system integration, or systems management.
- Experience with VW Group or Scout development processes, vehicle builds, launch activities, or production readiness.
Pay
$160,000.00 - $192,500.00 USD base salary
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