Manufacturing Technology Architect

About Scout Motors

At Scout Motors, we are reviving one of America's most iconic vehicle brands, dating back to 1960, and forging a new path for rugged SUVs and trucks. Scout embodies a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work, built on respect for the past and future. We are electrifying and digitizing this legacy brand with American innovation, creating vehicles that are as capable at a campsite as they are on a Tuesday commute. We empower talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate, seeking visionaries, leaders, collaborators, and doers with unrivaled passion.

What You'll Do

As part of an iconic brand set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace, you will:

• Perform technical planning across multiple technology domains (compute, storage, client, network, physical cable management, production asset management, and infrastructure components) throughout the factory.
• Create and maintain Technology Architecture documentation for transparency.
• Integrate manufacturing technology solutions into Scout's cybersecurity strategy.
• Create Infrastructure and Hardware Lifecycle Plans.
• Assess requirements and deliver solutions in accordance with Production business requirements.
• Collaborate with production stakeholders to determine expected performance levels and risks with new processes and systems, creating continuous improvement plans addressing Mean Time to Recovery objectives.
• Manage projects and track the assigned technology portfolio to ensure operational readiness for factory operations.
• Identify, prototype, and test automated solutions that support business process maturity or improvement.
• Support continuous improvement processes on the production floor.
• Identify automated solutions that promote self-healing and self-service technologies.
• Deliver line-side technology solutions in coordination with the planning department and automation experts responsible for integrating core production systems with Plant Production Processes.
• Work with application specialists and the enterprise architecture team to identify infrastructure components impacting key performance indicators.
• Ensure monitoring and visualization capabilities are available to support teams for 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) in production system architecture, providing technical expertise and guidance to Plant stakeholders.
• Lead during the early phases of a project/initiative, responsible for scoping, gathering requirements, collaborating with domain architects, and leading teams to develop scalable and sustainable solutions.

Location & Travel Expectations

• This role will be based in Columbia, South Carolina.
• Requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
• Occasional travel may be required to participate in events on behalf of the company.

What You'll Bring

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, a positive attitude, and a growth mindset. You should be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, taking a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Specifically, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field preferred, with 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing facilities.
• Success in delivering complex technology solutions under tight timelines.
• Good project management skills with the ability to break down complex tasks into smaller, reportable components.
• Ability to prepare, organize, and present technical decision papers to upper management.
• Broad knowledge (logical and physical) of various technology 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 and software solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in large hardware integration projects and modern IT architecture concepts.
• Proven track record of deploying solutions to operational readiness in a 24/7 production environment.
• Experience working with monitoring solutions to provide transparency to business and supporting stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and develop improved solutions.
• Ability to translate high-level needs into architecture requirements and communicate them to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and deliver temporary solutions for emergency demands.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a dynamic greenfield environment.

What You'll Gain

Joining Scout offers the chance to build products and a company from the ground up, creating something new and lasting with an iconic brand. We provide competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. Select highlights include:

• Competitive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans.
• 401(k) Program: With employer match and immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours unplanned PTO, 14 company/floating holidays annually.
• Parental Leave: Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents.
• Other Paid Leave: For bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave.

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for a base salary and an annual performance bonus. The initial base salary range is $110,000.00 - $135,000.00.

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.

Internal leveling code: IC9

Notice to Applicants

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• San Francisco Applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Los Angeles Applicants: Scout Motors will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
• New York City Applicants: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Equal Opportunity

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.