Optimization Lead Engineer

Job 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.

• Manage BCO/BOM progress across vehicle programs, ensuring schedules and plans are executed on time.
• Identify early risks, coordinate cross-functional teams, and report mitigation actions to leadership.
• Analyze cost-reduction ideas, evaluate technical feasibility, and ensure compliance with safety, homologation, and product strategy.
• Review ECR/DCR, verify cost accuracy, and ensure documents are released at approved breakpoints.
• Control BOM targets, assess reuse/scrap opportunities, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Finance, and Purchasing.
• Support localization and commodification initiatives to reduce cost and increase parts standardization.
• Conduct assessments on inventory, obsolete parts, and optimization opportunities for current and next-generation vehicles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical fields.
• 3–7 years of experience in BOM/BCO management, cost optimization, product development, or engineering within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of BOM structure, ECR/DCR processes, homologation requirements, and cross-functional product development workflows.
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to evaluate technical feasibility, cost–benefit, inventory impact, and risk assessment across multiple vehicle programs.
• Experience working with systems such as SAP, PowerBI, EBOM/MBOM/SBOM, or similar data platforms.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Finance teams.
• Strong problem-solving mindset, proactive in identifying risks, proposing solutions, and driving decisions with stakeholders.
• Ability to work under tight timelines, manage multiple tasks, and ensure alignment across different modules and departments.

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