Interior Lead Engineer (Lighting)

Position Context

• Participate in the development of the VINFAST Vehicle Institute, specifically within the Interior Engineering Department.
• Lead the development and integration of interior lighting systems for future vehicle programs.
• Work in a fast-paced start-up environment with quick decision-making and high ownership.
• Strong focus on product quality, innovation, customer experience, and program timing.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of interior lighting components and systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers, external partners, and cross-functional teams to deliver lighting solutions aligned with vehicle targets.
• Manage technical discussions related to ambient lighting, functional lighting, HMI integration, and lighting performance.
• Support concept development, packaging studies, DFMEA, DVP, and issue resolution activities.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, regulations, and quality requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to management for engineering decisions.
• Implement best engineering practices and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Support vehicle build activities, testing, and production launch readiness.
• Report project status, risks, and technical issues to management.

Requirements

Requirements

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in automotive interior lighting engineering or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of interior lighting systems, ambient lighting, LEDs, light guides, optics, and related components.
• Experience working with OEMs, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Familiar with automotive development processes including DFMEA, DVP, APQP, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and multicultural environment.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated with strong ownership mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving capability.