Our Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Managing Vehicle Engineer for our Practice in Natick, MA . In this role, you will work as part of a team to support existing consulting projects that involve the analysis of real-world transportation crashes, evaluate the performance of whole vehicles and components in different crash modes, analyze mechanical failures, and analyze the design and performance of consumer and industrial products.
You will be expected to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent. We expect you to develop specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of on-road and off-road vehicle crashes.
You will be responsible for
- Managing projects from initiation to completion
- Communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff
- Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work products and identifying business development opportunities
- Developing and managing client relationships
- Project and cost management on casework
- Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations
- Managing, mentoring, and providing project work for junior consulting staff
- Developing specialized expertise in the automotive field such as the design and performance of existing or emerging automotive technology, or analysis and reconstruction of on-road and off-road vehicle crashes
You will have the following skills and qualifications
- or . in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in an OEM, Automotive Manufacturer, or technical consultancy
- Background and / or interest in litigation consulting is required
- Deep knowledge of automotive systems
- Field and / or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)
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- Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike
- Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required
- Proven dedication to quality and accuracy