Prototype Build Lead Engineer

VINFAST; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 662.800.000 - 1.159.901.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle company in Indonesia is seeking a skilled individual to manage the vehicle build and sign-off processes. You will lead a team in ensuring prototype vehicle quality and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, significant automotive industry experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work with industry leaders.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading professionals

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the automotive industry; +3 years of managerial experience for manager roles.
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and audit the vehicle build & sign-off process.
• Organize recruitment planning and training of team members.
• Lead budgeting processes for vehicle testing requirements.
• Develop the Vehicle Design Verification Plan (DVP).
• Oversee testing efforts and collaborate with suppliers and leads.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Vehicle performance testing

Analytical skills

Negotiation and collaboration

Communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with JIRA

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, consult & audit DVP, MVT, vehicle build & sign-off process across the program to ensure prototype vehicle maturity and quality fit for assigned tests.
• Organize development: recruitment planning, training and coaching of team members; build the next leadership team; establish KPIs to evaluate member effectiveness and capacity.
• Budget & resources management: lead budgeting processes, negotiate vehicle and test facility requirements to meet standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Design organizational systems (organization chart) to establish processes and ensure quality.
• Manage and evaluate the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Provide testing support to the program by overseeing activities, identifying and reporting issues, and validating corrective actions.
• Develop and oversee the complete Vehicle Design Verification Plan (DVP), focusing on homologation processes.
• Foster collaboration: engage with internal and external stakeholders to define and align on test protocols.
• Lead prototype development: direct the build of test vehicle prototypes and partner with suppliers to resolve issues.
• Guide testing efforts: oversee attribute tests, collaborating with suppliers and attribute leads to ensure quality and performance.
• Chair essential meetings around status updates, issue resolution and test planning to keep teams aligned and meet goals.
• Communicate with leadership: provide insights and reports to the Program Chief Engineer for transparency and strategic alignment.
• Organize showcase events: plan and execute drive events for senior management to highlight innovation and progress.
• Matrix working environment: collaborate with ESPs, suppliers, and internal divisions (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.).

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in vehicle performance testing (Passive/Active safety, Drivability, Vehicle Dynamics, Durability, NVH, Thermal, Environment) with ICE and/or electric vehicles; design engineering experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing testing strategies and methodologies; evaluating policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, products, and internal controls; identifying issues from internal/external examinations.
• Minimum 5 years in the automotive industry; 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 relationships.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to identify and resolve problems and recommend solutions.
• Proficient knowledge of automotive industry standards and best practices around testing, validation and risk management.
• Demonstrated success in influencing business units to identify, formulate and implement processes to mitigate risk.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to question decisions, understand direction and escalate issues when necessary.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a global, dynamic environment.
• Highly motivated, team-oriented, and flexible to a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; problem-solving, teamwork, and analytical abilities.
• Experience working with JIRA.
• Deep understanding of vehicle performance areas (as listed above).

Benefits

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

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