Intern, Design

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. 

As an intern, you’ll join teams dedicated to honoring that legacy the right way: 

• Respect for the past and 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 work and play with vehicles that are equally at home at a camp site, a job site, or on a Tuesday commute. 
• Respect for 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.  

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 Novi, Michigan
• 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 

Every Scout® vehicle starts with a vision. Our Design team turns that vision into something people can feel and remember for generations to come – just as the original Scout did. They’re connecting the heritage, character, and capability people love about Scout trucks with modern technology and purposeful details. The result: vehicles with purpose, functionality, and a personality that feels unmistakably Scout from every angle. If you want to leave your mark on products people will recognize for generations, these opportunities may be the adventure for you. 

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

Daily Responsibilities of the Internship Program include 

Responsibilities vary by team. Depending on placement, you may: 

• Support feasibility of class A surfaces which the design team releases to engineering 
• Model and create 3D models to communicate feasibility for production environments 
• Manage CAD data for showcars and production visualizations for management reviews 
• 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 
• 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 bring 

As a Scout, you 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: 

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program for Industrial Design, Transportation Design, Automotive Engineering, UX Design or a similar 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

• Get a head-start into your career with hands-on experience in the one of the fastest-growing industries- electric vehicles
• Work hand-in-hand with talented professionals, tackling innovative projects to help bring a best-in-class electric vehicle to market
• Make an impact on legacy product that will revolutionize the EV industry
• Improve your abilities and broaden your knowledge base in the automotive industry

Pay Transparency

This is a paid internship program.

Hourly pay rate = $25 per hour

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