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