Manager, Fuel System Design Expert (M.S./Ph.D.)

About Exponent

Exponent 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.

 

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.

 

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!

 

Key statistics:

• 950+ Consultants
• 640+ Ph.D.s
• 90+ Disciplines
• 30+ Offices globally

Our Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Manager with significant experience in fuel system design to join our Vehicle Engineering Practice in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead and provide engineering support on a wide range of projects including real world vehicle collisions and fires. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to partner with our senior staff and subject matter experts to grow their consulting practice.   

You will be responsible for

• Traveling to inspect crashed vehicles 

• Analyzing the performance of vehicles in severe collisions and crash testing 

• Applying expertise in fuel system design and automotive engineering to address defect claims in an adversarial litigation environment 

• Writing complex technical reports 

• Building and cultivating strong client relationships  

• Driving consulting business growth by identifying new opportunities through project delivery, client engagement, and participation in professional development activities 

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions to complex technical challenges 

• Supporting project planning and execution 

• Mentoring junior staff by providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment 

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field  

• Minimum 5 years of industry or research experience in fuel system design 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions 

• A collaborative mindset and experience working in multidisciplinary teams 

• Project management experience, including coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of technical projects 

• A commitment to professional growth 

• Professional Engineering, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and/or a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator license is preferred 

 

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].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponenthttps://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

 

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.

Work Environment

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