Exponent

Manager - Vehicle Engineering (MS/PhD)

Exponent • $172K — $201K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Engineering, ideally in mechanics or dynamics
  • 8+ years in the transportation industry or technical consulting
  • Professional Engineering license or intent to obtain it
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from start to finish
  • Conduct field investigations at crash scenes and with vehicles
  • Perform technical analysis related to specific casework
  • Communicate project updates to internal and external stakeholders
  • Meet deadlines while producing high-quality work
  • Pursue opportunities for new business generation
  • Contribute original research to advance vehicle safety and technology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being programs
  • Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities for career growth
  • Collaborative, multi-disciplinary work environment
  • Flexible work hours to maintain work/life balance
  • 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking aManaging Engineerfor ourVehicle EngineeringPractice inSeattle, WA. 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 Exponents 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.

You will be responsible for
  • 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
You will have the following skills and qualifications
  • 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
    • 3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)
  • 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

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and forbuilding a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponents total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities, which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary RangeUSD $172,000.00 - USD $201,000.00 /Yr. Benefits you will enjoy

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

Job LocationsUS-WA-Seattle

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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