<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent </strong>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. </p><p> </p><p>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. </p><p> </p><p>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! </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong></p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s</li> <li>90+ Disciplines</li> <li>30+ Offices globally</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are seeking a talented and motivated <strong>Manager </strong>with significant experience in fuel system design to join our <strong>Vehicle Engineering</strong> <strong>Practice</strong> 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.   </p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Traveling to inspect crashed vehicles </li></ul><ul> <li>Analyzing the performance of vehicles in severe collisions and crash testing </li></ul><ul> <li>Applying expertise in fuel system design and automotive engineering to address defect claims in an adversarial litigation environment </li></ul><ul> <li>Writing complex technical reports </li></ul><ul> <li>Building and cultivating strong client relationships  </li></ul><ul> <li>Driving consulting business growth by identifying new opportunities through project delivery, client engagement, and participation in professional development activities </li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions to complex technical challenges </li></ul><ul> <li>Supporting project planning and execution </li></ul><ul> <li>Mentoring junior staff by providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment </li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ph.D. or M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field  </li></ul><ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of industry or research experience in fuel system design </li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences </li></ul><ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions </li></ul><ul> <li>A collaborative mindset and experience working in multidisciplinary teams </li></ul><ul> <li>Project management experience, including coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of technical projects </li></ul><ul> <li>A commitment to professional growth </li></ul><ul> <li>Professional Engineering, Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and/or a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator license is preferred </li></ul><p> </p><p><em>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].</em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>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</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. </p><p> </p><p>We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite</p><h2>Compensation</h2><p>Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.</p><p>The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.</p><h2>Salary Range</h2>USD $166,500.00 - USD $194,000.00 /Yr.<h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p> </p><p>Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.</p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-MI-Farmington Hills

<p>In an era of accelerating change, Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients&rsquo; most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.</p>
<p>Exponent brings together 90+ technical disciplines and 950+ consultants to help our clients navigate the increasing complexity of more than a dozen industries, connecting decades of pioneering work in failure analysis to develop solutions for a safer, healthier, sustainable world.</p>
<p>Our consultants deliver the highest value by leveraging multidisciplinary expertise and resources from across Exponent's offices in North America, Asia, and Europe. Exponent's consultants, laboratories, databases, and computing resources work seamlessly together around the globe, enabling us to produce the breakthrough insights needed to help multinational companies, startups, law firms, insurance companies, government, and society respond to incidents and push their products and processes forward</p>

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

<h2>About Exponent</h2><p><strong>Exponent </strong>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. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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! </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Key statistics:</strong></p><ul> <li>950+ Consultants</li> <li>640+ Ph.D.s</li> <li>90+ Disciplines</li> <li>30+ Offices globally</li></ul><h2>Our Opportunity</h2><p>We are&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;a talented and motivated&nbsp;<strong>Manager&nbsp;</strong>with&nbsp;significant experience&nbsp;in fuel system&nbsp;design&nbsp;to join our&nbsp;<strong>Vehicle Engineering</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Practice</strong>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Farmington Hills, MI.&nbsp;In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead and provide&nbsp;engineering&nbsp;support on a wide range of projects&nbsp;including real world vehicle collisions and fires.&nbsp;This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced&nbsp;professional&nbsp;to partner with our senior staff and subject matter experts to&nbsp;grow&nbsp;their consulting practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2>You will be responsible for</h2><ul> <li>Traveling to inspect crashed vehicles&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Analyzing the performance of vehicles in severe collisions and crash testing&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Applying&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in&nbsp;fuel&nbsp;system design&nbsp;and automotive engineering&nbsp;to&nbsp;address&nbsp;defect claims in an adversarial litigation environment&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Writing&nbsp;complex&nbsp;technical&nbsp;reports&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Building and&nbsp;cultivating&nbsp;strong client relationships&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Driving consulting business growth by&nbsp;identifying&nbsp;new opportunities through project delivery, client engagement, and participation in professional development&nbsp;activities&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver scientifically rigorous and impactful solutions to complex technical challenges&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Supporting project planning and execution&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Mentoring junior staff by&nbsp;providing&nbsp;technical guidance and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team environment&nbsp;</li></ul><h2>You will have the following skills and qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Ph.D. or M.S. degree in&nbsp;Mechanical Engineering,&nbsp;Automotive Engineering,&nbsp;or related field&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of&nbsp;industry or research&nbsp;experience&nbsp;in fuel system design&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>A collaborative mindset and experience working in multidisciplinary teams&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Project management experience, including coordinating tasks, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution of technical projects&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>A commitment to professional growth&nbsp;</li></ul><ul> <li>Professional Engineering,&nbsp;Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator, and/or&nbsp;a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator&nbsp;license is preferred&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>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].</em></p><h2>Life @ Exponent</h2><p>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</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Work Environment</h2><p>At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite</p><h2>Compensation</h2><p>Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.</p><p>The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.</p><h2>Salary Range</h2>USD $166,500.00 - USD $194,000.00 /Yr.<h2>Benefits you will enjoy</h2><p>Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.</p><p>If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Job Locations</h2>US-MI-Farmington Hills

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

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