Vehicle Engineering Manager – Fuel Systems

Exponent, Inc; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Sponsorship for advanced training

401(k) employer contribution 7%

Job summary

Exponent, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager in Vehicle Engineering to lead fuel system design efforts in Farmington Hills, MI. You will guide multidisciplinary teams on a range of projects, including real-world vehicle collisions and defect claims, while mentoring staff and expanding client relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in fuel system design and a Ph.D. or M.S. in a related field, with PE/CFEI credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of industry or research experience in fuel system design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team experience.
• Project management of technical projects; ability to coordinate tasks and timelines.
• PE license and/or CFEI/CVFI credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to inspect crashed vehicles and participate in field assessments.
• Analyze vehicle performance in severe collisions and assist with crash testing.
• Apply fuelsystem design and automotive engineering expertise to defect claims.
• Prepare complex technical reports for clients and internal teams.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Coordinate project delivery, timelines, and deliverables with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Skills

Fuel system design

Project management

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI)

Job description

Exponent, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager in Vehicle Engineering to lead fuel system design efforts in Farmington Hills, MI. You will guide multidisciplinary teams on a range of projects, including real-world vehicle collisions and defect claims, while mentoring staff and expanding client relationships.

The role requires 5+ years in fuel system design and a Ph.D. or M.S. in a related field, with PE/CFEI credentials preferred.