Lead Thermal Sciences Engineer – London

Exponent, Inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent's London office seeks a Managing Engineer in Thermal Sciences to lead large, multidisciplinary recall projects affecting consumer safety. You will direct laboratory testing, engineering analyses, and physics-based models to determine root causes and safety performance.

In this role, you'll prepare proposals and technical reports, present findings to clients, mentor junior staff, and help grow the London Thermal Sciences practice while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in thermal-fluid sciences.
• Professional licensure, chartered status, or related certifications preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, combustion and energy systems.
• Experience with incident investigations and hazard assessment using recognized methods.
• Experience with fire and explosion investigations, Li-ion battery systems, consumer product safety and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory testing, engineering analyses, and physics-based models to evaluate root cause and safety performance.
• Prepare proposals, presentations and technical reports, and present findings to clients.
• Travel for project work within and outside the U.K. as needed.
• Develop new business and attract clients/projects.
• Assist with project management and grow the Thermal Sciences practice in London.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Pursue professional development opportunities and publications.

Skills

Thermal sciences expertise

Project leadership

Hazard assessment

Forensic investigations

Business development

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Chartered status or professional certifications

Job description

Exponent's London office seeks a Managing Engineer in Thermal Sciences to lead large, multidisciplinary recall projects affecting consumer safety. You will direct laboratory testing, engineering analyses, and physics-based models to determine root causes and safety performance.

In this role, you'll prepare proposals and technical reports, present findings to clients, mentor junior staff, and help grow the London Thermal Sciences practice while collaborating across disciplines.