Managing Engineer; Ph.D

Position: Managing Engineer (Ph.D)
About Exponent

Exponentis 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 Engineer for our Metallurgical & Corrosion Engineering Practice in Chicago, IL or Warrenville, IL. In this role, you will work as part of a team to have a significant role in developing business and expanding the practice in your technical area of expertise.

You will be responsible for

Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities

Significantly increasing Exponent's metallurgical and corrosion engineering consulting efforts, particularly in laboratory-based analysis

Analyzing a wide variety of safety, performance, and reliability issues related to metallurgical and corrosion engineering using field inspections, engineering analysis and experimental testing

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

At least 5 – 10 years of related professional experience

Licensure as a professional engineer (PE or P. Eng) in Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline is required.

Specialized knowledge of operating a laboratory with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, acoustic microscopy, X-ray)
Litigation experience as a testifying expert is preferred but not required.

Business development experience with a proven track record

The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in their field

Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff, and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individuals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teamsA record of professional papers and presentations, and a proven record of dedication to quality and accuracy

Presently legally authorized to work in the US, no immigration sponsorship or visa processing required

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

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