VP, Production Quality

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We are looking for a Vice President of Production Quality to build, scale, and lead the plant quality function at Scout Motors. This role is foundational to our success and requires an experienced automotive quality leader who has stood up production quality systems in a high-growth OEM environment, led through launches, and inspired large teams both professional and hourly to deliver excellence every day. This is a rare opportunity to define the quality culture, strategy, and systems of a new OEM while honoring Scout s heritage and living our values.

As VP, Production Quality, you will own the end-to-end production quality vision and execution for Scout Motors South Carolina manufacturing operations. You will:

Lead with Respect

• Build, scale and lead a high-performing, inclusive Production Quality organization across plant quality, supplier quality, warranty, and customer experience.
• Inspire and develop leaders at all levels professional and hourly creating clear accountability, psychological safety, and pride in craftsmanship.

Move with Intent

• Define and execute the Production Quality strategy, aligned to Scout Motors business objectives and North American market expectations.
• Establish robust quality governance, KPIs, and decision-making forums that drive clarity, speed, and results.

Figure It Out

• Design, implement, and continuously improve production quality processes within the Scout Motors Business Management System (BMS).
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives that reduce direct run rate issues, scrap, rework, and warranty risk especially through launch and ramp-up.

Go Together

• Partner deeply with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Purchasing to embed quality into design, industrialization, supplier readiness, and series production.
• Align cross-functional teams around shared objectives and a single definition of right the first time.

Step Up

• Own supplier quality performance across a complex, multi-tier supply chain driving sustainable corrective actions and holding partners accountable.
• Serve as the Voice of the Customer, overseeing vehicle audits, warranty data, and customer feedback loops.

Make It Matter

• Balance quality, cost, delivery, and risk with strong strategic, analytical, and financial judgment.

Enjoy It

• Build something meaningful, establishing the quality foundation for a company that people believe in, are proud to work for, and love to drive.

Scope & Impact

• End to end responsibility for production quality at the Scout Motors South Carolina manufacturing facility
• Leadership of a rapidly growing Production Quality organization
• Direct influence on product integrity, production continuity, customer satisfaction, and brand reputation

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role may be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, SC.
• The responsibilities of this role require 4-5 daysattendance in office with in-person meetings and events regularly.
• 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.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 20 % of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required

We 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:

• 15 years of experience in automotive production quality, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role in an OEM; Expertise in new product launches
• Bachelor degree is required, Master degree is preferred.
• Deep expertise in setting up Production Quality processes as part of the Scout Business Management System (BMS)
• Strong background in manufacturing quality, warranty management, and customer feedback integration
• Advanced capability in supplier quality management across global, multi tier supply networks
• Proven ability to lead cross functional organizations at senior executive level
• Track record of building and scaling large quality organizations
• Knowledge in data engineering and data analytics as well as in implementation of digital solutions to facilitate a Data Driven Quality approach.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen, balancing quality, cost, delivery, and risk
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Current knowledge of automotive quality trends, technologies, and best in class practices

We 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:

• 15 years of experience in automotive production quality, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role in an OEM; Expertise in new product launches
• Bachelor degree is required, Master degree is preferred.
• Deep expertise in setting up Production Quality processes as part of the Scout Business Management System (BMS)
• Strong background in manufacturing quality, warranty management, and customer feedback integration
• Advanced capability in supplier quality management across global, multi tier supply networks
• Proven ability to lead cross functional organizations at senior executive level
• Track record of building and scaling large quality organizations
• Knowledge in data engineering and data analytics as well as in implementation of digital solutions to facilitate a Data Driven Quality approach.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen, balancing quality, cost, delivery, and risk
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, a high level of assertiveness as well as entrepreneurial thinking and goal- and result-oriented decision-making skills
• Current knowledge of automotive quality trends, technologies, and best in class practices

Here at Scout Motors, we're carrying forward the heritage of one of the most iconic American vehicles in history. A vehicle dating back to 1960. One that forged the path for future generations of rugged SUVs and trucks and will do so once again.

But Scout is more than just a brand, it s a legacy steeped in a culture of exploration, caretaking, and hard work.

The Scout brand is all about respect. Respect for the past and the future by taking an iconic American brand that hasn t been around for a while, electrifying it, digitizing it, and loading it with American innovation. Respect for communities by creating a company that stands for its people and its customers. Respect for both work and play, with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. And respect for our customers by developing two powertrains that meet their requirements an all-electric powertrain as well as the Harvester range extender powertrain which includes a built-in gas-powered generator with an estimated 500 miles of combined range.

At Scout Motors, we empower our talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams to innovate. What makes a Scout employee? Someone who is a visionary and a leader, who seeks new paths and shares lessons learned. A knowledgeable doer who collaborates across the company to build better. A go-getter with unrivaled passion.