Managing Engineer, Biomechanics; Ph.D

Position: Managing Engineer, Biomechanics (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 (Ph.D.) for our Biomechanics Practice in Seattle, WA.  In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of experts to solve complex engineering problems relating to human injury analyses in various environments. This will involve evaluations of the human body's response to applied forces during accident scenarios, including biomechanical accident reconstruction, assessment of human injury mechanics and injury potential, and characterization of human interaction with safety and occupant protection systems with consideration of potential injury mitigation.

In this role, you will also work as part of a team executing consulting projects that involve the analysis of vehicle occupant protection system performance, safety assessments, and federal and state regulations. You will be expected to develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

You will be responsible for

Managing projects from initiation to completion; communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff; ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product; and identifying business development opportunities

Developing and growing the Biomechanics Practice in Seattle Attracting and developing new projects and clients Maintaining and advancing strong relationships with existing clients Building and leading diverse teams

Mentoring and developing technical staff

Providing project management and project budget oversight Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests and component or control systems evaluations

Overseeing inspections, testing, and engineering analyses of vehicles, accident sites, and other evidence

Attracting projects to support full-time staff as well as effectively managing and developing a group of highly motivated junior consultants

Promoting Exponent’s multidisciplinary consulting expertise and your professional reputation through activities such as publishing papers, presenting at conferences, conducting seminars or serving on expert advisory and scientific / technical committees

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Biomechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field6+ years’ of post-graduation experience in human injury analyses

Ability to generate business and manage client relationships

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Prior testifying experience…