The Role
Leads Body-in-White and closures engineering from concept through production launch. Serves as the technical SME for body structures, doors, hoods, liftgates, sealing, hinges, latches, and strikers. Defines architectures and requirements, leads design reviews and integration with safety, NVH, durability, manufacturing, and design teams, resolves structural and fit-and-finish issues, coordinates suppliers, supports prototypes and launches, benchmarks best practices, and mentors engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position Context
- The BIW & Closures SME Lead Engineer is responsible for leading the technical development, integration, and optimization of Body-in-White (BIW) and Closures systems throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
- The role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for vehicle body structures, closures architecture, structural performance, manufacturability, quality, cost, and mass optimization.
Position Responsibilities
- Lead BIW and Closures engineering activities from concept development through production launch.
- Act as the technical SME for:
- Body-in-White Structures
- Closures (Doors, Hood, Tailgate/Liftgate)
- Fender and Aperture Systems
- Sealing Interfaces
- Hinges, Latches, and Strikers
- Define and manage vehicle body architectural concepts, hard points, and engineering requirements.
- Drive cross-functional integration with Safety, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Vehicle Integration, and Design teams.
- Lead design reviews, package assessments, and engineering feasibility studies.
- Support root cause investigation and resolution of structural, fit & finish, sealing, and functional issues.
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure robust product and process development.
- Support prototype builds, vehicle evaluations, and launch activities.
- Conduct benchmarking studies and identify best practices for body and closures development.
- Mentor engineers and establish engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical roadmaps.
Requirements
Education / Professional Knowledge
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 15+ years of experience in automotive BIW, Closures, or Body Engineering development.
Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of vehicle body architecture and complete vehicle integration.
- Expertise in:
- BIW Structures Development
- Closures Systems Engineering
- Body Packaging and Integration
- Vehicle Structural Load Paths
- Sheet Metal Design
- Body Joints and Joining Technologies
- Sealing Systems and Water Management
- Dimensional Management and Tolerance Analysis
- Good understanding of Vehicle Attributes
- Experience with CAD tools such as:
- CATIA V5/V6
- 3DEXPERIENCE
- Teamcenter
- Siemens NX (preferred)
- Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes including:
- Stamping
- Welding
- Hemming
- Adhesive Bonding
- Assembly Operations
- Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
- Effective leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vehicle programs under aggressive timelines.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
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To all recruitment agencies: VinFast does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other VinFast employees. VinFast is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 15+ years of experience in automotive BIW, closures, or body engineering development
- Strong knowledge of vehicle body architecture and complete vehicle integration
- Expertise in BIW structures development, closures systems engineering, body packaging and integration, structural load paths, sheet metal design, joining technologies, sealing systems, water management, dimensional management, and tolerance analysis
- Experience with CATIA V5/V6, 3DEXPERIENCE, and Teamcenter
- Experience with Siemens NX
- Knowledge of stamping, welding, hemming, adhesive bonding, and assembly operations
- Experience working with global suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
- Effective leadership, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple vehicle programs under aggressive timelines
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
VinFast is a Vietnamese automotive manufacturer focused on electric mobility. The company designs and produces smart electric vehicles, including cars, SUVs, e-buses and e-scooters, combining advanced technology with highly automated manufacturing. Its mission is to make sustainable transportation accessible worldwide and accelerate the transition to an all-electric future through innovative, environmentally friendly products, charging solutions, warranties, and customer services.
