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
The Local Support Team Manager
– BIW & Door Closures (Global Role) is a senior engineering leadership position responsible for end-to-end ownership of Body-in-White (BIW) and Door Closure systems across EV Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle programs.
The role is India-based, with direct ownership of Indian programs and remote engineering support for Indonesia and Ha Tinh plants, ensuring:
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Alignment of design intent, manufacturability, and quality
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Robust BIW structural performance and closures integration
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Efficient problem resolution and change management
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Consistent execution across multi-vehicle platforms (EV PV & CV)
This position acts as the single point of contact between HQ, Plant Engineering, and suppliers, driving strong ownership, execution speed, and program readiness globally.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-to-End BIW & Door Closures Ownership
Own engineering scope for:
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BIW structures (underbody, upper body, reinforcements)
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Door systems (front/rear doors, tailgate, hood interfaces)
Support both:
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EV Passenger Vehicles (monocoque structures)
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Commercial Vehicles (ladder frame / reinforced BIW as applicable)
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Ensure alignment between design, plant feasibility, and regulatory requirements
2. Door Closures (DC) Leadership
Lead development of: Door inner/outer panels, hinges, latches, seals
Ensure performance in:
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Gap & flush, fit & finish
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Water sealing and air leakage
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NVH (wind noise and vibration)
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Durability across EV and CV duty cycles
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Resolve integration issues with BIW and body structure
3. EV-Specific BIW Integration
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Ensure BIW readiness for EV architecture, including:
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Battery pack integration interfaces
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Structural stiffness and crash load paths
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Weight optimization considerations
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Coordinate with powertrain and thermal teams for packaging
4. Global Engineering Coordination & HQ Interface
Act as single point of contact for BIW & Door Closures
Coordinate across:
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HQ Engineering
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India (direct ownership)
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Indonesia & Ha Tinh (remote support)
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Ensure global alignment across EV PV & CV platforms
