Senior Mechanical Engineer & Consulting Leader

Exponent Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Mechanical Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. You will work across teams on electronic, sensor, machinery, and product safety challenges, growing consulting expertise and client relations.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience and a proven leadership track. You will collaborate across disciplines, deliver technical analyses, and contribute to client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Ability to build a book of business and sell Exponent consulting work to clients.
• Proven track record in technical and project managerial leadership.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences (engineering, business, legal).
• US work authorization; no immigration sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Communicating effectively with engineers, technicians, managers, clients, and reports.
• Generating business and selling Exponent consulting services.
• Conducting hands-on failure analysis.
• Planning and executing laboratory tests.
• Performing calculations and analysis.
• Performing field inspections.
• Supporting other engineering practice groups and senior staff on project development and marketing.

Skills

8+ years of experience

Business development

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

None

Job description

Exponent Inc. seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Mechanical Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. You will work across teams on electronic, sensor, machinery, and product safety challenges, growing consulting expertise and client relations.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience and a proven leadership track. You will collaborate across disciplines, deliver technical analyses, and contribute to client-focused solutions.