Senior Steering Gear Engineer

Responsibilities

• Engineer steering system components including Electric Power Steering (EPS), steering columns, and intermediate shafts
• Interface with suppliers to ensure components meet structural, performance, and packaging requirements
• Contribute to the development and integration of chassis and drive systems
• Review existing designs and specifications to propose engineering improvements
• Coordinate prototype and serial development stages, including part availability and test planning
• Partner with concept and systems architecture teams to develop solutions for functional challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Technology, or Engineering Technology
• 8+ years of steering gear/rack (EPS) experience in concept engineering or serial development
• Experience with SUV or truck platforms and full vehicle integration
• Strong capability in CAD/FEA part and system design
• Experience with requirements decomposition, system-level integration, DFMEA, and DVP&R
• Proven ability to lead component and system development within an OEM environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing, assembly, and plant launch processes
• Experience working across OEM functions such as vehicle dynamics, software, and purchasing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with employer match and immediate vesting
• 20 days planned PTO plus 14 company/floating holidays
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Paid leave for bereavement, jury duty, voting, or military leave

About the Company

Scout Motors is an iconic American brand focused on electrifying and digitizing rugged SUVs and trucks through American innovation.