Exterior Module Lead Engineer (Lighting)

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• Lead the design, development, and validation of automotive lighting systems (headlamps, taillamps, interior lighting, etc.)
• Oversee lighting product life cycles from concept through production launch.
• Collaborate with suppliers, and internal departments to define requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with global automotive lighting regulations and standards (e.g., FMVSS, ECE, SAE).
• Coordinate with styling and engineering teams to integrate lighting solutions into vehicle platforms.
• Manage lighting budgets, timelines, resources, and performance metrics.
• Evaluate and implement new lighting technologies (e.g., LED, OLED, laser, adaptive lighting).
• Mentor and lead a team of lighting engineers and designers.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for lighting system issues.
• Prepare technical documentation and participate in design reviews and customer meetings.
• Prepare standards, design guidelines and lessons learned documents. Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 9+ years of experience in automotive lighting design and development.
• Strong knowledge of lighting technologies, regulations, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Experience working with CAD, simulation tools, and lighting software (e.g., CATIA, LightTools, LucidShape).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with global automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with vehicle electrical architecture and CAN/LIN communication protocols.
• Knowledge of thermal management, optics, and material selection for lighting components Benefits Competitive salary Premium healthcare package, including PVI insurance & annual health check-upsPerformance bonuses to reward your contributions Enjoy preferential pricing for services within the Vingroup ecosystem including Vinmec, Vinpearl, and Vinschool... Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry-leading professionals in the automotive domain Work Location: Technopark Tower, Gia Lam, Ha Noi