Prototype Build Lead Engineer

VinFast is a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) company committed to revolutionizing the automotive industry with sustainable and innovative mobility solutions. As a leading player in the EV market, VinFast is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cutting-edge electric vehicles that redefine the driving experience. Our team consists of passionate professionals driven by a shared vision of creating a greener and more sustainable future through innovation, technology, and excellence.

Job Overview:
The main role of a this job is to Coordinate, Consult & Audit DVP, MVT, Vehicle build & Sign-off process across the program to ensure that the Prototype Vehicle maturity level and quality fits for assigned tests

• Organization building, recruitment planning, training and coaching team member
• Building the next leadership team
• Building KPIs to evaluate member effectiveness and capacity
• Budget & Resources Management: Take charge of budgeting processes, negotiating vehicle & test facility requirements to meet the standards and stakeholder expectations
• Design the organizational systems (organization chart) to establish process & ensure quality
• Manage, evaluating effectiveness of quality management system
• Provide testing support to the program through overseeing activities, identifying and reporting the issues, and validation of corrective actions to ensure
• Develop & Oversee: Spearhead the creation and maintenance of the complete vehicle Devsign Verification Plan (DVP), focusing on thorough homologation processes
• Foster Collaboration: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to define and align on test protocols, ensuring every voice is heard and every detail is considered
• Lead Prototype Development: Direct the build of test vehicle prototypes, navigating through challenges and fostering partnerships with suppliers to resolve issues
• Guide Testing Efforts: Command the execution of attribute tests, establishing close collaborations with suppliers & attribute leads to ensure top-notch quality & performance
• Steer Effective Meetings: Chair essential discussions around status updates, issue resolution, and test planning, making sure every team is aligned and every attribute meets the goals
• Communicate with Leadership: Provide insightful updates and reports directly to the Program Chief Engineer, ensuring transparency and strategic alignment
• Organize Showcase Events: Plan and execute drive events for senior management, highlighting the innovation and progress of our electric vehicles
• Matrix working Environment: work together with all parties involved in the project: ESPs, Suppliers and internal divisions (Engineering division, Manufacturing, etc.)

Requirements

• +B.S Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience on Vehicle performance testing such as Passive/Active safety, Drivability, Vehicle Dynamics, Durability, NVH, Thermal, Environment with ICE and/or Electric vehicles, electrical systems and functional sub-systems (Experience on Design engineering would be prefereble)
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products, and internal controls; and identifying issues resulting from internal and/or external compliance examinations
• Minimum 5 years of working within Automotive industry including,

For Manager roles: +3 years of managerial experience
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate to build successful relationship
- Competency to exercise independent judgment to identify and resolve problems, summarize and recommend new solutions
- Proficient knowledge of automotive industry standards and best practices around testing & validation and risk management processes.
- Demonstrated success influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes/procedures to mitigate risk
- Demonstrated negotiation skills, especially with difficult topics which includes the willingness and ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues where necessary
- Skillfulness to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure in a global dynamic and complex environment
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic within team environment
- Flexible to work in a fast pace to cope with constantly changing environments with tight deadlines
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving / Team working / Analytical skills
- Experience working with JIRA system
- Deep underding and knowledge on Vehicle performance such as Passive/Active safety, Drivability, Vehicle Dynamics, Durability, NVH, Thermal, Environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry-leading professionals in the automotive domain

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