Handling & Steering Testing Lead Engineer

• Define the vehicle level DVP (Design Validation Plan) for all programs based on program requirements like features, region, design review, product positioning in the market etc. to cover all aspects of Handling and steering performance validation.
• Lead the test execution for Vehicle Dynamics performance assessment and ensure timely completion of tests as per DVP.
• Be the subject matter expert for Vehicle Dynamics test execution, test standards and results interpretation.
• Execute full vehicle level objective testing for handling and steering as per ISO test standards.
• Perform vehicle preparation with the required equipment (Steering Robot, Gyro sensors, Steering transducers, accelerometers, LVDT sensors etc) to measure vehicle level objective data for performance mapping.
• Execute vehicle benchmarking tests on competitor vehicles (Subjective and objective) and report clear differences to provide guidance for future Vinfast vehicle programs.
• Analyse the data with available softwares and generate reports as per Vinfast internal guidelines and standards.
• Maintain record of vehicle dynamics status against VTS targets for all programs to report Pass/Fail items.
• Capture vehicle handling and steering related issues in JIRA and ensure smooth coordination with respective stakeholders for timely resolution and solution implementations.
• Act as a gatekeeper for Vehicle Dynamics issues and validate solutions to solve problems related to Chassis Hardware or Software.
• Supervise and maintain all test instrumentation in the best shape to be able to deliver accurate and high quality test results.
• Mentoring junior colleagues leading to their Vehicle dynamics skill and career development.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering with sound knowledge on Electric Vehicles and Automotive industry.
• 5-10 years of experience in Vehicle Dynamics objective and subjective assessment of vehicles.
• Good knowledge of Vehicle dynamics basics and understanding of chassis Hardware/Software.
• Extensive vehicle data acquisition, data analysis and reporting skills.
• High Limit driving and vehicle assessment capability (Certification from OEM/supplier advantageous).
• Experience of working on ISO objective Handling test manoeuvres and knowledge of metrics associated with each.
• Experience of testing and evaluating vehicles in the test track/proving ground.
• Managing test resources, planning and execution independently with no to minimal supervision.
• Ability to work and adapt in fast paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneously.