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# Concept Architect, Top Hat

- **Company:** Scout Motors
- **Location:** Novi, MI, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, JIRA, CAD Data Exchange, SolidWorks (CAD), Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, CATIA V5, Information Technology, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c2d8a114a7b73dec

## About the Role

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:

 * Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or a related field.
 * 4+ years of experience in concept engineering, specifically with concept lead platforms/variants, component
selection and modification in the automotive industry.

 * Proficiency in CAD software such as CATIA V5, TeamCenter, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, NX, and other design
visualization tools

 * Proficiency in office products such as Microsoft Office Suite and JIRA
 * Familiarity with automotive industry safety standards and regulations including GCIE, SAE, and C/FMVSS
 * Proven ability to work in a truly cross-functional and global environment

## Description

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

 * Support the concept architecture development for a given program. Collaborate with the design and engineering teams to establish innovative, visually appealing and feasible exterior
and interior concepts

 * Partner with other engineering teams to come up with alternate solutions to engineering & functional challenges
through creation of 3D CAD packaging proposals, keeping customer experience top of mind

 * Establish vehicle occupant packaging including number of occupants, positioning of the body, and basic roominess
targets

 * Benchmark competitive executions for packaging through use of tools such as A2MAC1
 * Iteratively work with the design and engineering teams to evolve CAD data sets throughout the development
lifecycle to improve customer experience and feasibility

 * Create detailed requirement documentation, including 2D and 3D drawings, specifications, and design guidelines
for components.

Location & Travel Expectations:

 * This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, Michigan,
 * This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
 * 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.


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