Senior Managing Engineer - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Leading a team to analyze incidents involving passenger and commercial vehicles, mobile construction and mining machines, and other industrial equipment.
• 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.
• Promoting 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.
• Preparing detailed written reports and presentations for diverse audiences.
• Supporting and providing expert testimony related to consulting projects.
• Growing our automotive engineering and accident reconstruction business with a particular focus on identifying, expanding and managing client relationships.
• Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities and promoting Exponent’s service offerings.

Requirements

M.S., M.Eng, or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
10+ years of full-time work experience in relevant technical fields
Holds a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or the requisite background to obtain a P.E.
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
Proven business development and client management track record, and the ability to attract projects to support full-time staff
Desire 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)

Qualifications

Dedication to quality work product and attention to detail

Skills

Senior Managing Engineer

Benefits

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

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.