Managing Engineer - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)

Exponent, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

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! We are currently seeking a Managing Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA. 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.

Requirements

M.S., M.Eng, or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
5+ years of full-time work experience in relevant technical fields
Holds a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
Experience testifying in deposition and/or trial as an expert in mechanical engineering, safety engineering, accident reconstruction, failure analysis, or related areas
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
Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills
Deep and fundamental knowledge of dynamics and mechanics
Experience using software to model and analyze technical problems
Excellent verbal communication skills
Demonstrated superior written communication skills (e.g., thesis or publications)
Dedication to quality work product and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Managing projects from initiation to completion to include:
Providing broad technical support for, and performing, field investigations and analyses
Communicating project updates both internally and externally
Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work product
Identifying and developing business opportunities
Identifying and performing original research that furthers knowledge in the fields of vehicle safety, technology and accident reconstruction and analysis
Developing specialized expertise in the on- and off-road vehicle and mobile equipment field such as product safety, design, and performance, or analysis and reconstruction of accidents
Traveling to and performing site and equipment inspections
Preparing detailed written reports and presentations for diverse audiences
Supporting and providing expert testimony related to consulting projects
Working continuously to manage and grow new and existing client relationships

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.
Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

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