Managing Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

Exponent • Austin, TX

4d • 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 Vehicle Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Austin, TX . In this role, you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of real-world transportation crashes, evaluate the performance of whole vehicles and components in different crash modes, analyze mechanical failures, and analyze the design and performance of consumer and industrial products. You will be expected to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. We expect you to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of on-road and off-road vehicle crashes.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in an OEM, Automotive Manufacturer, or technical consultancy
• Background and/or interest in litigation consulting is required
• Deep knowledge of automotive systems
• Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)
• P.E. license
• Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required
• Proven dedication to quality and accuracy

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 products 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 (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations
• Managing, mentoring, and providing project work for junior consulting staff
• Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of on-road and off-road vehicle crashes

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