Manager - Vehicle Engineering; MS​/PhD

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 are currently seeking a Managing Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Seattle, WA. 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.

• 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

• M.S. or Ph.D. in an Engineering field, preferably pertaining to mechanics and dynamics
• 8+ 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 skills
• Experience using software to model and analyze technical problems
  • 3D CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works, or Rhino3D preferred)
• Ability to synthesize technical information into detailed and clear written or verbal communications
• Versatile and team‑oriented; willing to work overtime when required
• Proven dedication to quality, accuracy, and technical writing

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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