Scout Motors
Main System Engineer, Body Systems – Exteriors & Interiors
$110K–$135K
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States +3 · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Novi, Michigan, United States
Charlotte, NC
Novi, Michigan, United States - Experience
- 5+ years in automotive engineering, program management, systems engineering, or vehicle development.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline; a Master’s degree and significant experience are a plus.
About the job
Supports the Main System Lead by integrating and coordinating engineering delivery, governance, readiness, risks, and decision-making across the Exteriors and Interiors Body Systems portfolio.
What you'll do
- Coordinate delivery and alignment across System Engineering Teams and cross-functional stakeholders; track dependencies, milestones, risks, and actions.
- Prepare and assess decision-ready materials for governance forums, leadership reviews, and escalations.
- Consolidate status reporting and support SET Leaders in resolving issues and maintaining engineering governance practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of automotive engineering, program management, systems engineering, or vehicle development experience.
- Experience in cross-functional vehicle development organizations and strong understanding of automotive product development and launch processes.
- Ability to influence without direct authority, coordinate stakeholders, and travel to suppliers, manufacturing, and testing facilities as required.
Nice to have
- Experience with body systems, interiors, exteriors, vehicle integration, or engineering program management.
- Knowledge of VW Group tools and process; experience supporting engineering governance is also preferred.
Pay
$110,000.00 - $135,000.00 USD base salary
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