Manager - Vehicle Engineering; MS​/PhD

Manager - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)

Location:

Seattle, WA

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 detailed and nuanced solutions for their most challenging problems.

• 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

• MS or PhD in an Engineering field, preferably mechanics and dynamics
• 8+ years of full‑time work experience in the transportation industry or relevant technical consulting
• Professional Engineering license or willingness to obtain a P.E. license
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship 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 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, including 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

USD $ – USD $ per year.

Exponent is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.