Manager - Vehicle Engineering; M.S​/Ph.D

Position: Manager - Vehicle Engineering (M.S./Ph.D.)
About Exponent

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. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our 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!

Key statistics:950+ Consultants
640+ Ph.D.s90+ Disciplines
30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Managing Vehicle Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Austin, TX.  In this role, you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of real-world transportation crashes, evaluate the performance of whole vehicles and components in different crash modes, analyze mechanical failures, and analyze the design and performance of consumer and industrial products.  

You will be expected to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.  We expect you to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of on-road and off-road vehicle crashes.

You will be responsible for

Managing projects from initiation to completion Conducting field investigations including crash locations and vehicles

Performing technical analysis related to project-specific casework Communicating project updates both internally and externally

Meeting internal and external deadlines and producing exceptional work product

Seek out opportunities to capture new business

Identifying and performing original research that furthers knowledge in the fields of vehicle safety, technology and accident reconstruction

Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field, such as product design and performance, or analysis and reconstruction of vehicle accidents

Preparing detailed written reports and presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Supporting and providing expert testimony related to consulting projects

Working continuously to manage and grow new and existing client relationships

You will have the following skills and qualifications

M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering field, preferably pertaining to mechanics and dynamics8+ years of full-time work experience in the transportation industry or relevant technical consulting

Professional Engineering license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license

Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required

Extensive problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong leadership and teamwork skills

Ability to generate business and manage client relationships

Ability to attract new business from new and existing clients

Ability to manage and develop a team of skilled and high-performing individuals

Deep and fundamental knowledge of dynamics and mechanics

Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on…