IT Infrastructure Planning Specialist

Location: Columbia

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.

Join us at Scout Motors and be part of shaping the future of transportation. If you're ready to drive change and make history, apply now!

What you'll do

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

• Perform technical planning across multiple technology domains (compute, storage, client, network, physical cable management, production asset management, and infrastructure components) throughout factory
• Create and maintain Technology Architecture documentation for transparency
• Integrate manufacturing technology solutions into Scout cybersecurity strategy
• Create Infrastructure and Hardware Lifecycle Plans
• Assess requirements and deliver solutions in accordance with the Production business requirements
• Work with production stakeholders to determine the expected level of performance and risks with new processes and systems. Create, with the business area, continuous improvement plans addressing Mean Time to Recovery objectives
• Project management and track assigned technology portfolio necessary to ensure operational readiness for factory operations
• Identify, prototype, and test automated solutions which support business process maturity or improvement
• Support continuous improvement processes on the production floor.
• Identify Automated Solutions which promote self-healing and self-service technologies to support business process maturity or improvement
• Deliver line side technology solutions in coordination with planning department and automation expert responsible for integration of core production systems to Plant Production Processes
• Works with the application specialist and enterprise architecture team to identify infrastructure components impacting key performance indicators
• Ensure monitoring and visualization capabilities are made available to support teams to aid in efficient recovery if an issue is encountered.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technology advancements, and best practices related to manufacturing systems
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) production system architecture, providing technical expertise and guidance to Plant stakeholders.
• Lead during the early phases of a project/initiative, responsible for scoping the project, gathering requirements, collaboration with domain architects, and leading the teams to put together a scalable and sustainable solution.

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina.
• 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.

What you'll bring

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 degree in information technology or related field preferred, and 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing facilities
• Success in delivering complex technology solutions under a tight timeline
• Good project management skills with a keen ability to break down complex tasks into smaller reportable components to maintain tracking visibility
• Ability to prepare, organize, and present technical decision papers to upper management
• Broad knowledge, both logical…