Managing Engineer-ADAS/AV (MS/PhD)
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
Benefits
- Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
- At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
