Director, Product Cost Excellence & Value Engineering (Hybrid) — Scout Motors

About the Role

Scout Motors is building the next generation of rugged electric vehicles with a legacy of exploration and hard work. We’re seeking a Director to lead Product Cost Excellence and Value Engineering—driving cost competitiveness while protecting quality, performance, and customer value across our vehicle programs.

Responsibilities

• Own and advance the product cost excellence strategy across vehicle systems, assemblies, and components.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising safety, reliability, or design intent.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers to establish cost targets and execution plans.
• Develop and track KPIs for cost performance, savings realization, and program health.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and governance to ensure changes are prioritized, justified, and implemented effectively.
• Support sourcing and supplier collaboration to drive material, process, and design-to-cost improvements.
• Communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading cost, value engineering, or design-to-cost efforts in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost modeling, BOM/engineering change impacts, and savings validation.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and work effectively with suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience using structured problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex trade-offs clearly.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven brand reintroducing iconic American vehicles for the modern era.
• Collaborate with teams focused on innovation, quality, and customer value.
• Opportunity to shape cost strategy and measurable outcomes across major vehicle programs.