Senior Manager, Thermal Systems
Charlotte · USD 180,000-220,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 8, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Charlotte
- Salary
- USD 180,000-220,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- Scout Motors is seeking a Senior Manager, Thermal Systems to lead, mentor, and develop multiple teams of Design Release Engineers.
- The role oversees and provides direction for the design, development, and release of thermal systems across multiple vehicle programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop multiple teams of Design Release Engineers, with accountability for team performance and delivery.
- Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Own resource planning, staffing strategy, and capability development for the Thermal Systems organization.
- Identify and mitigate risks across thermal systems at an organizational level.
- Oversee and provide direction for the design, development, and release of thermal systems across multiple programs.
- Ensure timely delivery of engineering releases, specifications, and validation milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities across manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and suppliers.
- Manage program timelines, budgets, and system-level risks.
- Provide direction on system architecture, DFMEA, DVP&R, and compliance.
- Approve major design changes and engineering deliverables.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in thermal or energy systems engineering.
- 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams or organizations.
- Strong expertise in vehicle thermal systems including battery and HVAC.
- Experience with system architecture and vehicle integration.
- Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Valid driver's license required.
Preferred qualifications
- Understanding of VW Group processes preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 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
- Mobility stipend
- Annual performance bonus program
Workplace
- Requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Occasional travel required.
Skills
- DFMEA
- DVP&R
- CAN
- LIN
- FlexRay
- PLM
- HIL
