<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong> is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. </p><p> </p><p>We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. </p><p> </p><p>Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong></p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s</li> <li>90+ Disciplines</li> <li>30+ Offices globally</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking a <strong>Managing Vehicle Engineer </strong>for our<strong> </strong><strong>Vehicle Engineering</strong> Practice in <strong>Austin, TX</strong>.  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.</p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Managing projects from initiation to completion</li> <li>Communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff</li> <li>Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work products and identifying business development opportunities</li> <li>Developing and managing client relationships</li> <li>Project and cost management on casework</li> <li>Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations</li> <li>Managing, mentoring, and providing project work for junior consulting staff</li> <li>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</li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in an OEM, Automotive Manufacturer, or technical consultancy</li> <li>Background and/or interest in litigation consulting is required</li> <li>Deep knowledge of automotive systems </li> <li>Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills</li> <li>Analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)</li> <li>P.E. license</li> <li>Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required</li> <li>Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike</li> <li>Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required</li> <li>Proven dedication to quality and accuracy</li></ul><p><em>Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].  </em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:</p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact</p><p> </p><p>Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. </p><p> </p><p>We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite</p><h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p> </p><p>Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.</p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><p> </p><p></p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-TX-Austin

<p>In an era of accelerating change, Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients&rsquo; most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.</p>
<p>Exponent brings together 90+ technical disciplines and 950+ consultants to help our clients navigate the increasing complexity of more than a dozen industries, connecting decades of pioneering work in failure analysis to develop solutions for a safer, healthier, sustainable world.</p>
<p>Our consultants deliver the highest value by leveraging multidisciplinary expertise and resources from across Exponent's offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. Exponent's consultants, laboratories, databases, and computing resources work seamlessly together around the globe, enabling us to produce the breakthrough insights needed to help multinational companies, startups, law firms, insurance companies, government, and society respond to incidents and push their products and processes forward</p>

Managing Vehicle Engineer (M.S./Ph.D.)

<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent</strong> is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong></p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s</li> <li>90+ Disciplines</li> <li>30+ Offices globally</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are currently seeking a&nbsp;<strong>Managing Vehicle Engineer&nbsp;</strong>for our<strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>Vehicle Engineering</strong>&nbsp;Practice in&nbsp;<strong>Austin, TX</strong>. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You will be expected to ultimately develop your own consulting practice and grow professionally within Exponent.&nbsp; 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.</p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Managing projects from initiation to completion</li> <li>Communicating project updates to other team members, clients, and administrative staff</li> <li>Ensuring that Exponent meets its deadlines and produces exceptional work products and identifying business development opportunities</li> <li>Developing and managing client relationships</li> <li>Project and cost management on casework</li> <li>Setting up and executing various test programs, including full-scale vehicle tests (crash, sled, and handling tests) and component or control systems evaluations</li> <li>Managing, mentoring, and providing project work for junior consulting staff</li> <li>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</li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in an OEM, Automotive Manufacturer, or technical consultancy</li> <li>Background and/or interest in litigation consulting is required</li> <li>Deep knowledge of automotive systems </li> <li>Field and/or lab measurement experience with good hands-on skills</li> <li>Analytical and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Knowledge of dynamics, mechanical design, and 3D CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino3D preferred)</li> <li>P.E. license</li> <li>Versatile, team-oriented, willing to work overtime and travel when required</li> <li>Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information and present it to specialists and non-specialists alike</li> <li>Clear written communication and technical writing skills are required</li> <li>Proven dedication to quality and accuracy</li></ul><p><em>Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].&nbsp; </em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:</p><p>https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment. Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite</p><h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.</p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-TX-Austin

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