Director of Mechanical Design Center
On-siteHanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end mechanical design for electric drive unit (EDS) gearbox systems, defining architecture, selecting materials, and developing micro/macro geometry in collaboration with simulation teams. Manage a team of 5–10 engineers by assigning tasks, reviewing designs, and guiding technical growth while driving CAD/CAE activities using CATIA, NX, KissSoft, MASTA, Romax, and Ansys. Collaborate with motor, thermal, NVH, and vehicle integration teams to own DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, and tolerance stack-up analysis, then interface with suppliers for prototyping, testing, and design-for-manufacturability. Support testing validation and provide technical reports for gate reviews.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or similar
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical design
- at least 5 years in e-Drive systems
- Demonstrated expertise in gearbox/gear design for high-speed electric motors
- Strong experience with CAD tools (CATIA/NX) and gear design tools (KissSoft, MASTA, Romax)
- Hands-on experience in NVH, thermal, and mechanical durability of EV components
- Strong understanding of GD&T, stack-up, DFMEA, and V-model development
- Willing to train, and develop a strong mechanical design engineering team specializing in gear design, transmission systems, and structural components for electric drive units
- Define team structure, roles, and responsibilities across disciplines such as component design, simulation, testing, and system integration
- Provide technical mentorship, performance evaluation, and individual development plans to ensure team growth aligned with company goals
- You agree to the Policy and consent for VinFast to process your personal data in accordance with the Policy and the applicable regulations on personal data protection
Desired Qualifications
- Experience launching EDS for high-volume EV production (SOP to mass production)
- Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASIL levels, IATF 16949 compliance
- Experience working with Asian or European Tier-1 suppliers
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.