Senior Vehicle Engineering Manager

Exponent, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent, Inc. seeks a Managing Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to analyze incidents involving vehicles and mobile equipment, provide technical analyses, and deliver detailed reports to clients.

The role requires a Ph.D./M.S./M.Eng in mechanical or automotive engineering, 5+ years' experience, a P.E. license, and proven ability to win business and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-time work experience in relevant technical fields.
• Holds a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License.
• Experience testifying in deposition and/or trial as an expert in mechanical engineering, safety engineering, accident reconstruction, failure analysis, or related areas.
• 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.
• 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).
• Dedication to quality work product and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects from initiation to completion to include:
• 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
• Traveling to and performing site and equipment inspections
• Preparing detailed written reports and presentations for diverse audiences
• Supporting and providing expert testimony related to consulting projects
• Working continuously to manage and grow new and existing client relationships

Skills

5+ years experience

P.E. License

US work authorization

Expert testimony

Business development

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Written/verbal communication

Dynamics & mechanics

Software modeling

Client relationship

Education

M.S./M.Eng./Ph.D. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Job description

Exponent, Inc. seeks a Managing Engineer for its Vehicle Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA or Irvine, CA. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to analyze incidents involving vehicles and mobile equipment, provide technical analyses, and deliver detailed reports to clients.

The role requires a Ph.D./M.S./M.Eng in mechanical or automotive engineering, 5+ years' experience, a P.E. license, and proven ability to win business and mentor staff.