Senior Managing Engineer - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)
About The Position
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Managing Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA. In this role, you will lead a team to analyze incidents involving passenger and commercial vehicles, mobile construction and mining machines, and other industrial equipment. Your technical and analytical skills, practical hands-on experience, and proven communication skills will provide Exponent’s clients with the detailed and nuanced solutions they need for their most challenging problems. We are looking for experienced consultants to lead and further expand our automotive engineering and accident reconstruction practice in California and elsewhere in the US.
Requirements
- M.S., M.Eng, or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
- 10+ years of full-time work experience in relevant technical fields
- Holds a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or the requisite background to obtain a P.E.
- Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
- Experience testifying in deposition and/or trial as an expert in mechanical engineering, safety engineering, accident reconstruction, failure analysis, or related areas
- Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff
- Desire to manage and develop a team of skilled and high-performing individuals
- Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills
- Deep and fundamental knowledge of dynamics and mechanics
- Experience using software to model and analyze technical problems
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated superior written communication skills (e.g., thesis or publications)
- Dedication to quality work product and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Managing projects from initiation to completion to include:
- Providing broad technical support for, and performing, field investigations and analyses
- Communicating project updates both internally and externally
- Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product
- Identifying and developing business opportunities
- Identifying and performing original research that furthers knowledge in the fields of vehicle safety, technology and accident reconstruction and analysis
- Promoting specialized expertise in the on- and off-road vehicle and mobile equipment field such as product safety, design, and performance, or analysis and reconstruction of accidents
- Traveling to and performing site and equipment inspections
- Preparing detailed written reports and presentations for diverse audiences
- Supporting and providing expert testimony related to consulting projects
- Growing our automotive engineering and accident reconstruction business with a particular focus on identifying, expanding and managing client relationships
- Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent’s service offerings
Benefits
- Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth.
- Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent.
- At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
