Manager, Materials Science (Ph.D.)

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 weve connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrows 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 youll 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

We areseekinga talented and motivatedManagerwith consulting experienceto join ourMaterials Science & Electrochemistry Practice. This position is open across U.S. office locations.In this role you will contribute to multidisciplinary teams that address complex challenges involvingmaterials selectiondegradation failure analysis andreliabilityacross a wide range of industries includingconsumer productsenergy storage consumer electronics medical devices transportation and infrastructure. You will support technical investigationsandlaboratory testing analyze data and help deliver high-quality client-focused solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to partner with our senior staff and subject matter experts togrowtheirconsultingpractice.

• ApplyingexpertiseinMaterialsScience to support investigations involving material performance degradation and failure across a range of industries

• Building andcultivatingstrong client relationships

• Contributing to the growth of theconsultingbusiness byidentifyingopportunities through project workclient engagement andprofessional developmentactivities

• Coordinatinglaboratory testing and analysis using techniques such as SEM EDS FTIR XRD and electrochemical methods (e.g. EIS cyclic voltammetry)

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

• Preparing high-quality technical reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Supporting project planning and execution

• Participating in occasional travel for client meetings site inspections or lab work

• Mentoring junior staff byprovidingtechnical guidance and fostering a collaborative inclusive team environment

• Ph.D.in Materials Science or acloselyrelated fieldwitha strong foundationin materials science

• Minimum 5 years of experience consulting in the materials science space.Expertise related to glass or ceramics will be considered a plus

• Proven ability to build and nurture meaningful client relationships that drive project growth and expansion.An existing book of business and/or experience supporting clients with legal disputes will be considered a plus

• Experience in any of the following: product safety/liability/recalls; construction defect claims; subrogation; failure to perform/equip; or intellectual property

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

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

• A collaborative mindset and experience working in multidisciplinary teams; experience with managing a small team of 2-5 team members

• Project management experience including coordinating tasks timelines and deliverables to ensure successful execution of technical projects
• A commitment to professional growth

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.

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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.

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 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.

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

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponents 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.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

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