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Director, Supplier Quality

Scout Motors · Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $180,000.00 - $220,000.00

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Scout Motors's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Scout Motors's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Scout Motors
high
233 stale, 7 reposted of 235 open
Hiring momentum
348 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Scout Motors's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Scout Motors.

About this role

As the Director of Supplier Quality at Scout Motors, you will lead the planning and execution of quality control processes throughout the manufacturing and assembly stages, ensuring that supplier performance meets the company's standards. You will oversee supplier audits, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with various departments to enhance product quality and manufacturability. This role involves significant leadership responsibilities, including mentoring team members and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective industrialization.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical/vehicle engineering, industrial engineering, or related field
  • 15 years of experience in automotive engineering/product quality, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in an OEM/Tier 1
  • Very good technical understanding and sound specialist knowledge of vehicle development, vehicle production and supply chain management
  • Excellent operations experience and a very good understanding of the vehicle assembly/functionality as a whole
  • Sound knowledge of Supplier Quality Management
  • Financial Acumen Required

What you get

  • Competitive insurance including medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
  • 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
  • Generous Paid Time Off including 20 days planned PTO, 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
  • Corporate Vehicle Program with eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle and a mobility stipend

Worth weighing

  • Role requires 4-5 days per week in the office and significant travel (50-80%)
  • No specific mention of remote work options outside of New York City
  • The position is described as exempt, which may imply longer hours or additional responsibilities without overtime pay

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Listed by Scout Motors on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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