Senior Vehicle Engineering Leader

Exponent, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a Managing Vehicle Engineer in our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Austin, TX. You will lead project teams, analyze crash data, evaluate vehicle performance, and develop your consulting practice within Exponent.

Join a multidisciplinary environment where you will advance automotive technologies, supervise engineers, and contribute to technical reports and client relationships while growing your expertise in dynamics and mechanics.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in 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

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

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication

Client relationship management

Education

M.S./Ph.D. in Engineering (Mechanics/Dynamics)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino3D

Job description

Exponent seeks a Managing Vehicle Engineer in our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Austin, TX. You will lead project teams, analyze crash data, evaluate vehicle performance, and develop your consulting practice within Exponent.

Join a multidisciplinary environment where you will advance automotive technologies, supervise engineers, and contribute to technical reports and client relationships while growing your expertise in dynamics and mechanics.