Managing Engineer (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 currently seeking a Managing Engineer for our Metallurgical & Corrosion Engineering Practice in Chicago, IL or Warrenville, IL . In this role, you will work as part of a team to have a significant role in developing business and expanding the practice in your technical area of expertise. You will be responsible for Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities Significantly increasing Exponent's metallurgical and corrosion engineering consulting efforts, particularly in laboratory-based analysis Analyzing a wide variety of safety, performance, and reliability issues related to metallurgical and corrosion engineering using field inspections, engineering analysis and experimental testing You will have the following skills and qualifications Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline At least 5 – 10 years of related professional experience Licensure as a professional engineer (PE or P. Eng) in Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline is required. Specialized knowledge of operating a laboratory with materials characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, FIB, TEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, acoustic microscopy, X-ray) Litigation experience as a testifying expert is preferred but not required. Business development experience with a proven track record The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in their field Ability to attract projects to support full-time staff, and to manage and develop a group of highly motivated individualsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in multidisciplinary teams A record of professional papers and presentations, and a proven record of…