Sr. Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (MS/PhD)

Position Overview

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the expertise to address complex challenges across disciplines. We are seeking a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice. In this role, you will work on research involving vehicle collisions, crash testing, and vehicle structures while growing your consulting practice and advancing professionally within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Experience Required: 5-10 years in the automotive industry
Compensation: Base salary range is dependent on experience and capabilities, with bonuses and a 401(k) employer contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering analysis
• Researching crash testing
• Researching vehicle structures
• Managing vehicle crash litigation work
• Performing hands-on automotive work
• Conducting vehicle inspections
• Synthesizing work into presentations and reports for diverse audiences

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or a related field)
• Presently legally authorized to work in the United States; no immigration sponsorship or processing required
• P.E. license or the willingness to obtain a P.E. license
• A fundamental interest and knowledge base in the automotive field
• Must be versatile, team-oriented, and willing to work overtime and travel when required
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information for both specialists and non-specialists
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills
• A proven dedication to quality and accuracy

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits: Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent