New Scout Motors Supplier Announces Nearly 330 Jobs in Blythewood, South Carolina

Inside Scout Motors’ Traveler SUV on display at the Harvester Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 26, 2026. The electric SUV is among the vehicles Scout plans to manufacture at its new Blythewood, South Carolina, facility, with customer deliveries expected in 2028. JavarJuarez©2026

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. — October 29, 2026 — South Carolina's growing automotive industry is welcoming another major supplier as Brose Sitech announces plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Blythewood, creating nearly 330 jobs.

The global automotive supplier will operate from a 140,000-square-foot facility within the Scout Motors Supplier Park, where it will manufacture complete seating systems for the upcoming Scout Traveler SUV and Scout Terra pickup truck.

Scout Motors’ Traveler SUV on display at the Harvester Festival in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 26, 2026. The electric SUV is among the vehicles Scout plans to manufacture at its new Blythewood, South Carolina, facility, with customer deliveries expected in 2028. JavarJuarez©2026

Headquartered in Poland, Brose Sitech is a joint venture between automotive giants Brose and Volkswagen. The company employs more than 8,000 people worldwide and specializes in automotive seating, interior components, and advanced manufacturing solutions.

Brose Sitech will manufacture seating systems for Scout Motors at its new Blythewood facility, creating nearly 330 jobs: Brose Sitech Group

According to a recent press release, the Blythewood operation will position the company directly alongside Scout Motors, enabling just-in-time production and delivery while strengthening South Carolina’s automotive supply chain.

Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Scout Motors, said the announcement represents progress toward the company's commitment to bringing additional jobs and investment to South Carolina.

"This announcement represents the beginning of that promise being fulfilled," Keogh said.

Scout Motors President and CEO Scott Keogh stands outside the company’s $25 million readySC workforce training center in Blythewood, South Carolina, in April 2026. JavarJuarez©2026

Beyond manufacturing, Brose Sitech plans to establish its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, supporting engineering, purchasing, finance, and other corporate operations.

For Midlands residents, the announcement represents another opportunity for employment and workforce development as the Scout Motors manufacturing ecosystem continues to expand.

The company is preparing to recruit workers across manufacturing and supporting operations.

Individuals interested in employment opportunities can visit Brose Sitech Careers.