Part Commonality & Optimization Engineer / Lead Engineer
On-siteHanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Job Summary
Develop and execute a comprehensive part commodification strategy from first principles to standardize components across multiple vehicle platforms. Analyze vehicle BOMs, CAD data, and cost models to identify high-potential candidates for commonality, then lead technical deep dives to ensure functional and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with Design, Body, Chassis, Powertrain, Electrical, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to drive adoption of standardized parts while aligning with supplier capabilities. Create business cases articulating expected savings in part cost, tooling, and validation hours, and establish KPIs to track program success such as cost reduction and part number count. Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership to influence vehicle architecture and accelerate product development cycles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in automotive product development
- proven track record in a design and release role at an OEM or Tier-1 supplier
- Direct, hands-on experience with part standardization, value engineering (VA/VE), or cost reduction initiatives
- Deep understanding of the vehicle development process, from concept to launch
- Strong proficiency in analyzing complex Bills of Materials (BOMs) and navigating Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems (e.g., TeamCenter)
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., CATIA, NX) for design reviews and analysis
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
- Experience with vehicle systems in multiple domains (e.g., Body-in-White, Closures, Interior, Electrical)
- Data analysis skills using tools like Excel or Tableau to process and visualize large dataset
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