Paint Shop Technical Manager

VinFast Automobile Indonesia is a subsidiary of Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private enterprise and a rapidly growing global smart electric vehicle (EV) brand. At VinFast, we don’t just build vehicles—we build a future driven by innovation, sustainability, and speed. We are committed to excellence, agility, and creating a better life for our customers and communities as we lead the charge in the green transportation revolution.

We are seeking a high-caliber Paint Shop Technical Manager to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Subang. This role is pivotal in ensuring our world-class EVs meet the highest aesthetic and protective standards while maintaining a highly efficient, sustainable, and technologically advanced production environment.

✅ Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum 8–10 years in automotive paint shop operations, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or senior technical leadership role.
• Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in Pre-treatment (PT), Electro-deposition (ED), Sealing, and Topcoat processes (Waterborne/Solvent-borne systems).
• Automation: Advanced knowledge of robotic spray applicators and automated paint circulation systems.
• Problem Solving: Expert-level capability in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to maintain high "First Time Through" (FTT) rates.
• Communication: Fluent in English to collaborate with global stakeholders and Vietnamese HQ.
• Mobility: Willingness to be based permanently at the VinFast Subang Plant.

🛠️ Responsibilities

• Process Leadership: Lead the technical roadmap for the Subang Paint Shop, ensuring all chemical and mechanical processes align with global quality and sustainability benchmarks.
• Operational Optimization: Oversee the stabilization of paint application parameters to maximize efficiency and minimize Cost Per Vehicle (CPV) during plant scale-up.
• Quality & Defect Analysis: Collaborate with the Quality Team to eliminate chronic defects (orange peel, craters, inclusions) through advanced engineering solutions.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with Tier 1 chemical and paint suppliers to ensure material consistency and lead trials for new technologies.
• Sustainability & K3: Ensure the facility operates within strict VOC emission limits and meets all Indonesian environmental (AMDAL) and safety (K3) regulations.
• Facility Oversight: Direct the technical upkeep of robotic systems, conveyor lines, and ovens to ensure maximum uptime in a high-volume production environment.
• Mentorship: Train and upskill the local engineering team in Subang, fostering a culture of technical excellence and discipline.