Sr. Vehicle Mechanical Engineer; MS​/PhD

Position Overview

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. With over five decades of experience, we connect lessons from past failures with innovative solutions that ensure safety, quality, and sustainability. We are currently seeking a Senior Vehicle Mechanical Engineer for our Vehicle Engineering Practice. In this role, you will engage in research on vehicle collisions, crash testing, and vehicle structures, while also developing your consulting expertise. Location: US-MI-Farmington Hills. Experience Required: 5-10 years in the automotive industry.

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) Education: Ph.D./M.S. in relevant field
• 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, with a willingness to work overtime and travel when required
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to synthesize technical information for specialists and non-specialists alike
• Clear written communication and technical writing skills
• Proven dedication to quality and accuracy