VINFAST

Commonality Engineer

VINFAST  •  Hanoi, VN (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


Job Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Engineer to support our Part Commonality and Optimization initiatives. In this role, you will assist in analyzing vehicle designs and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify opportunities for part standardization across multiple vehicle programs.


You will work closely with Engineering, Purchasing teams to help reduce BOM cost, simplify part numbers, and improve development efficiency. This position provides strong exposure to vehicle architecture, cross-functional collaboration, and cost engineering practices within automotive product development


Key Responsibilities


BOM & Data Analysis Support


  • Analyze vehicle

    BOM structures, cost data, and part numbering systems

    to identify commodification opportunities across platforms.


  • Support comparative studies between vehicle variants to detect duplication and consolidation potential.


  • Develop, maintain, and update dashboards tracking

    part commonality KPIs and metrics

    .


Engineering Coordination


  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with engineering domains (BIW, Interior, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, etc.) to assess technical feasibility of standardization.


  • Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentation materials to support commonality proposals and decision reviews.


Technical Assessment Support


  • Participate in design reviews to understand functional, performance, and regulatory requirements of evaluated components.


  • Assist senior engineers in validating compliance of proposed common parts with performance, integration, and application constraints.


Supplier & Cost Collaboration


  • Coordinate with Purchasing to gather supplier quotations, tooling investments, and detailed cost breakdowns.


  • Support cost bench-marking, comparison analysis, and savings estimation for part commodification initiatives.


Process & KPI Tracking


  • Monitor project timelines and key performance indicators related to part standardization and cost optimization.


  • Ensure data accuracy, traceability, and alignment with program milestones.


Requirements


Required Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s Degree in

    Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field

    .


  • 1–3 years of experience in

    automotive product development

    , with proven experience in a

    design & release role

    at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier.


  • Basic understanding of the

    vehicle development lifecycle

    (Concept to SOP).


  • Familiarity with

    BOM structures

    and PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter or equivalent).


  • Working knowledge of

    CAD tools

    (e.g., CATIA, NX) for design review and engineering evaluation.


  • Strong analytical capability with advanced proficiency in

    Microsoft Excel

    .


  • Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.


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    : VinFast

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    VINFAST

    About VINFAST

    VinFast - a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.

    Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.

    Industry
    Automotive & Mobility
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Cat Hai, VN
    Year Founded
    Unknown
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