Somewhere between sparks flying and circuits firing, a new kind of manufacturing has taken shape. It’s no longer the outdated perception of dim lights, broken AC, and dirty floors — it’s robotics, precision, possibilities. Powered by innovators.
This is modern manufacturing. And this is what we’re celebrating this Manufacturing Day — we’re opening doors, challenging outdated perceptions, and honoring the hands and minds shaping this next era of an American industry.
Out with the Old, In with the New
While today, our Production Center in Blythewood, South Carolina, is still steel beams, concrete slabs, and an echo of work in progress, you can already see the future taking shape. Construction is moving fast, hiring is ramping up, and we’re laying the groundwork — quite literally — for the first machinery to move in.
Will Worrell, a Construction Electrical Engineer who’s been critical in planning the facility’s electrical supply, has spent months walking the floor envisioning what’s just ahead for the site.
“I think someone with an outdated perception of manufacturing would be shocked walking around this place,” he said, scanning the progress. “We have some of the brightest construction and automation professionals in the world working to plan and implement technology into this factory — everything from smart conveyor systems to robots and automation systems controlled by precise programming.”
One day soon, the clang of construction will give way to the quiet hum of precision. Robotic machines, guided by exacting code, will move and position large vehicle panels with millimeter accuracy. Machinery powered by advanced variable-frequency drives will run intelligently — delivering smoother, more precise, and energy-efficient operations. Throughout the entire facility, a breakthrough electric heat-pump system will regulate temperature and humidity to keep the production floor stable and clean. Furthermore, it will provide utilities like pressured air, temperature-controlled water, and steam.
Let’s be clear: this story isn’t just about the tech and machines. It’s about the people who will build, maintain, and operate them. That’s the beauty of what we’re doing here: marrying state-of-the-art robotics with old-school craftsmanship.
Steel buildings don’t build legacies — people do
Soon, 4,000 Scout Motors employees will fill this space and bring our new Scout® vehicles to life. Some will arrive with decades of experience, while others will be stepping into manufacturing for the first time. But they’ll all be part of something bigger: a return to American ingenuity and the creation of a lasting impact.
Ambitions this bold demand serious talent. More than 70 Maintenance Technicians have already joined the team, and thousands more production roles are on the horizon as our Production Center ramps up. These won’t be gig jobs or here-today-gone-tomorrow jobs — they’ll be future-ready with competitive pay, access to healthcare and childcare support, and real growth opportunities. They have the potential to be rewarding careers for those ready to make the most of them.
“Possibly one of the biggest misconceptions is that manufacturing is a dead-end career path,” Will explained while reflecting on his own experience. “That’s simply not true. Workers in this industry are highly trained, highly skilled, well paid, and have endless growth opportunities in an evolving industry.”
Will’s own story proves that manufacturing isn’t static or boring — it’s a pathway.
As long as you’re curious, willing to learn, and ready to take on the challenge of building a legacy — there’s a place for you here. And for those who are new to the industry, our on-site training programs are designed to build useful industry-wide skillsets from the ground up.
Stories Still Waiting to Be Told
For Will, this isn’t just another job — it’s personal. Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, he hoped to one day see more diversity of industry in his hometown. Now, standing on the construction site of a future cutting-edge EV facility going up in his own backyard, he says being part of Scout Motors is both an honor and a responsibility.
“This team doesn’t accept mediocrity,” he said. “This group has some of the most talented and driven professionals I’ve ever been involved with. It drives me to wake up and want to do better every day for my team.”
The Scout Motors story is still being written — by people like Will. Engineers. Technicians. Neighbors. Dreamers. Doers. People who want to be part of something they can point to one day and say, “I was there when it all started. I helped build that.”
That’s what this Production Center represents. Not just the making of really cool trucks, but the making of something meaningful — in the work, in the community, and in a future that will carry the Scout Spirit forward for generations.
