Sr. Vehicle Mechanical Engineer (MS/PhD)
Exponent Inc.9 months ago
Farmington Hills, MI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with decades of experience solving complex challenges. We are currently seeking a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice. Location: Farmington Hills, MI. Experience Required: 5-10 years in the automotive industry. Education: Ph.D. or M.S. in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or a related field). Compensation: The base salary is dependent on experience, with additional bonus and benefits opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineering analysis
- Researching crash testing
- Researching vehicle structures
- Managing vehicle crash litigation work
- Hands-on automotive work
- 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
- 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 specialists and non-specialists
- Clear written communication and technical writing skills
- A proven dedication to quality and accuracy
Benefits & Perks
- Benefits: Access detailed benefits information on the Life@Exponent page.
- A flexible and supportive work environment that promotes work/life balance
- A culture of mentoring, sponsorship, and continuous learning
- Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer
Required Skills
Automotive Inspections
Leadership
Communication
Research
Crash Testing
Technical Writing
Engineering Analysis
Vehicle Structure Research