Manager, Fuel System Design Expert; 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.s

• 90+ Disciplines

• 30+ Offices globally

We areseekinga talented and motivated
Manager
with significant experience in fuel systemdesignto join our
Vehicle Engineering
Practice
in Farmington Hills,  this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead and provideengineeringsupport on a wide range of projects including real world vehicle collisions and fires.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experiencedprofessionalto partner with our senior staff and subject matter experts togrowtheir consulting practice.

• Traveling to inspect crashed vehicles

• Analyzing the performance of vehicles in severe collisions and crash testing

• Applyingexpertiseinfuelsystem designand automotive engineeringtoaddressdefect claims in an adversarial litigation environment

• Writingcomplextechnicalreports

• Building andcultivatingstrong client relationships

• Driving consulting business growth byidentifyingnew opportunities through project delivery, client engagement, and participation in professional development activities

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions to complex technical challenges

• Supporting project planning and execution

• Mentoring junior staff byprovidingtechnical guidance and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering,Automotive Engineering,or related field

• Minimum 5 years of industry or researchexperiencein fuel system design

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions

• A collaborative mindset and experience working in multidisciplinary teams

• Project management experience, including coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of technical projects

• A commitment to professional growth

• Professional Engineering,Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and/ora Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator license is preferred

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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