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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Prototype Build Lead Engineer