Managing Engineer-ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)

Exponent • Farmington Hills, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Managing Engineer with expertise in ADAS and/or AVs for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in our Farmington Hills, MI office. In this role, you will work as part of a team executing consulting projects that involve the analysis and testing of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); automated vehicles; vehicle, engine, and component performance (e.g., emissions; fuel economy; noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH); drivability; acceleration; etc.); federal emissions and fuel economy testing; mechanical failures; safety assessments; federal and state regulations; and the design of consumer and industrial products. You will have the opportunity to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.

Requirements

• Master's Degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in ADAS, automated vehicles (AVs), and/or vehicle and automotive system design, development, testing, and deployment
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
• Ability to generate business and manage client relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with managers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and clients and present technical topics in a cogent and comprehensible manner
• Strong leadership and communication skills and experience mentoring junior staff
• Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills
• Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required

Responsibilities

• 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 managing client relationships
• Project and cost management on casework
• Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests and component or control systems evaluations
• Continuing to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design, performance, and testing of existing or emerging automotive technology
• Managing, mentoring, and providing project work for junior consulting staff
• Developing and growing the Vehicle Engineering Practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees