Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Deputy CE of REEV Powertrain Engineering to lead the development, integration, testing, and U.S. certification of Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) powertrain systems.
The role requires strong expertise in gasoline engine and powertrain development, combined with proven hands-on experience in HEV/PHEV/EREV/REEV technologies and a strong track record of U.S. vehicle homologation and regulatory compliance, particularly EPA/CARB emissions certification, OBD, and testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and integration of REEV powertrain systems, including range extender engine, engine control, calibration, emissions, after-treatment, thermal management, NVH, and related systems.
- Drive engine/REEV system integration, ensuring performance, efficiency, reliability, emissions, drivability, and overall vehicle targets are achieved.
- Lead and resolve complex technical issues across powertrain, vehicle, software, controls, testing, and validation, working closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Take technical ownership of U.S. regulatory compliance and vehicle certification, including EPA/CARB emissions certification, OBD requirements, testing, documentation, and regulatory engagement.
- Lead powertrain development activities from concept and engineering development through validation, certification, SOP, and U.S. market launch.
- Establish technical strategies, development plans, validation approaches, and engineering standards for REEV powertrain programs.
- Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and suppliers, driving quality, timing, cost, and technical performance.
- Support senior management in technical decision-making, risk identification, issue escalation, and resolution of critical powertrain development topics.
Requirements
- Mandatory: Proven experience developing and successfully homologating/certifying vehicles for the U.S. market, with direct involvement in EPA/CARB emissions certification, testing, OBD, and regulatory compliance.
- Minimum 12 years of experience in gasoline engine / automotive powertrain development, including 5+ years in a technical leadership role.
- Mandatory hands-on experience with HEV/PHEV/EREV/REEV, preferably direct Range Extender development and integration.
- Strong expertise in gasoline engine, engine control & calibration, emissions, after-treatment, NVH, thermal management, testing and validation.
- Proven ability to lead engine/REEV system integration and resolve complex technical issues with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Preferred: Experience taking a vehicle through the complete process of development → U.S. certification → SOP → U.S. market launch.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
Premium healthcare package, including PVI insurance & annual health check-ups - 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
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