Exponent · 9 hours ago
Manager - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)
Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm committed to solving unique challenges for clients. The Managing Vehicle Engineer will support consulting projects related to transportation crash analysis and develop specialized expertise in the automotive field, while managing projects and client relationships.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Managing projects from initiation to completion
Conducting field investigations including crash locations and vehicles
Performing technical analysis related to project-specific casework
Communicating project updates both internally and externally
Meeting internal and external deadlines and producing exceptional work product
Seek out opportunities to capture new business
Identifying and performing original research that furthers knowledge in the fields of vehicle safety, technology and accident reconstruction
Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field, such as product design and performance, or analysis and reconstruction of vehicle accidents
Preparing detailed written reports and presentations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Supporting and providing expert testimony related to consulting projects
Working continuously to manage and grow new and existing client relationships
Qualification
Required
M.S. or Ph.D. in an Engineering field, preferably pertaining to mechanics and dynamics
8+ years of full-time work experience in the transportation industry or relevant technical consulting
Professional Engineering license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
Extensive problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong leadership and teamwork skills
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
Deep and fundamental knowledge of dynamics and mechanics
Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills
Experience using software to model and analyze technical problems
Ability to synthesize technical information into detailed and clear written or verbal communications
Versatile and team-oriented; willing to work overtime when required
Proven dedication to quality, accuracy, and technical writing
Preferred
3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)
Benefits
Annual bonus
401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Company
Exponent
With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 20 offices throughout the USA
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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