Managing Engineer - Vehicle Engineering; MS​/PhD

Position: Managing Engineer - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)
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 Vehicle Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA. In this role, you will work as part of 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.

Exponent will provide the ideal environment to help you grow professionally and develop your own consulting practice within Exponent.

You will be responsible for

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

Developing 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

Working continuously to manage and grow new and existing client relationships

You will have the following skills and qualifications

M.S., M.Eng, or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering5+ years of full-time work experience in relevant technical fields

Holds a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License 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

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

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…