Intern, Production

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!

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 that forged the path for generations of rugged SUVs and trucks. But Scout is more than a brand; it's a legacy rooted in exploration, caretaking, respect, and hard work.

Scout Motors 2027 Internship Program

As an intern, you'll join a team honoring the Scout legacy by reimagining an iconic American brand with modern innovation, respect for people and communities, and vehicles designed to work just as well on the job, at the campsite, or in everyday life. Our program gives current undergraduate and graduate students who live in our local market hands-on experience with talented, inclusive, and entrepreneurial teams. You'll take on meaningful projects aligned with Scout's goals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges under the mentorship of our leaders.

Schedule: The 10-week program is anticipated to run Monday, June 7, 2027 to Friday, August 13, 2027

This role is fully on-site, 5 days per week, at our Scout Motors location in Blythewood, SC

The responsibilities of this role require regular attendance at in-person meetings and events.

Housing, Relocation & Sponsorship: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Scout Motors does not provide housing assistance, relocation, or visa sponsorship for internship positions.

About the Team

At Scout Motors, every vehicle that rolls off the floor is a statement — a physical proof point that craftsmanship and innovation can coexist at scale. As part of our Production team, you’ll bring strategy to the shop floor, where your instinct for precision, safety, and efficiency will directly shape what the world drives. You'll champion a culture of continuous improvement, eliminating waste and standardizing processes that empower every team member to do their best work, every single shift. Here, problems don't linger- they're solved by people equipped with the right tools, training, and a team that has their back. If you take pride in what gets built on your watch, come make your mark right here at Scout Motors.

Team placement and project scope are discussed during the interview process.

Assembly & Finish: Assembles and verifies vehicles to quality, safety, and performance standards.

Body Shop: Builds vehicle body structures using advanced manufacturing and automation technologies.

Logistics: Manages material flow to ensure parts availability and efficient production.

Paint Shop: Applies vehicle coatings to enhance appearance, durability, and corrosion protection.

Pilot Hall: Validates prototypes, processes, and production readiness before launch.

Plant Engineering: Develops and optimizes manufacturing equipment, tooling, and production systems.

Plant Launch: Coordinates new production programs, facilities, and vehicle launch activities.

Product Planning: Aligns customer, market, and business needs to shape product strategy and roadmap decisions.

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include

• Responsibilities vary by team. Depending on placement, you may:
• Support the development and structuring of production-related documentation, standards, and process improvements

Assist with process analysis to identify efficiency potential across manufacturing and logistics workflows

Support data collection, validation, and structured analysis to improve operational transparency

Prepare dashboards, reports, and management-ready summaries, including tracking of performance indicators

Support coordination of operational flows, planning activities, and readiness verification

Contribute to continuous improvement and digital optimization initiatives, including research into emerging technologies and their application on the shop floor

Explore and apply AI-enabled tools to support process improvement, data analysis, automation, and operational decision-making across manufacturing and logistics workflows

Support cross-functional alignment and structured follow-up of open topics across production and partner teams

Present findings and recommendations to engineering, production, and program stakeholders

This role provides exposure to both operational and strategic aspects of manufacturing. Your specific project will be defined with your manager at the start of the internship.

What you'll bring

As a Scout, live our values through your actions every day:

Lead with Respect – You listen well, communicate with care, and treat everyone with dignity.

Move with Intent – You act with purpose, stay focused, and bring discipline to your work.

Figure It Out – You're curious, resourceful, and resilient when facing challenges or ambiguity.

Go Together – You collaborate naturally, build strong relationships, and help the team succeed as one.

Step Up – You take initiative, embrace responsibility, and lean into opportunities to contribute.

Make It Matter – You take pride in the details, deliver quality, and aim for meaningful impact.

Enjoy It – You bring positivity, enthusiasm, and energy that makes the workday better for everyone.

In addition to living our Scout values, you'll also bring:

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Ability to work on-site at your assigned Scout Motors location for the full duration of the program

Strong interest in rugged SUVs and trucks, automotive innovation, and sustainable transportation

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Comfort with change and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

A detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools is preferred

What you'll gain

A head start on your career with hands-on experience

The chance to work alongside talented professionals on innovative projects that help bring best-in-class rugged SUVs and trucks to market

An impact on products that will revolutionize the automotive industry

Growth in your skills and a broader knowledge of the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate = $18 per hour

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