Managing Engineer - Thermal Sciences; 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.

Our vision is to engage 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.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

We are currently seeking a Managing Engineer for our Thermal Sciences Practice in London, UK
. In this role, you will work as part of a team to lead large, multidisciplinary recall projects affecting the safety of millions of consumer products used daily by their owners.

• Developing and applying laboratory testing, engineering calculations and analyses, and physics-based models to evaluate root cause and safety performance
• Preparing proposals, presentations and technical reports, and presenting findings to clients
• Project work may require travel (within and outside of the U.K.)
• Developing new business and attracting new clients/projects
• Assisting with project management
• Growing and developing the Thermal Sciences practice in the London office
• Working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment and mentoring junior staff
• Engaging in professional development opportunities including, but not limited to, producing peer-reviewed publications, participating in technical conferences, and pursuing professional licensure or certifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, with specialisation in thermal-fluid sciences.
• Professional licensure, chartered status, and/or technical certifications in a relevant discipline, or the qualifications and experience necessary to obtain such credentials is strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion, and energy systems.
• Proven track record conducting incident investigations and hazard assessment via any recognised methodology.
• Expertise in fire and explosion investigations, lithium-ion battery systems, consumer product safety, and failure analysis.
• Experience conducting complex forensic investigations involving consumer products, industrial equipment, transportation systems, and energy infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and apply laboratory testing, engineering analyses, and physics-based models to evaluate root cause and safety performance.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and project-management experience in multidisciplinary technical environments.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry.
• Business development experience with a proven track record, and a demonstrated ability to attract new and/or repeat clients or funding.
• Strong understanding of relevant industry standards and guidance.
• Established record of technical publications, presentations, and thought leadership.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

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