Senior Manager (Ph.D.)
Exponent
Posted
Feb 10, 2026
Location
UK
Type
Full-time
Mission
What you will drive
- Using expertise in metallurgical engineering and materials science to solve diverse and often complex materials problems affecting a range of clients
- Identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities
- Developing and mentoring staff in both technical and business areas
- Leading hands-on failure analyses, materials characterization, metallurgical analysis, and field inspections, and communicating results to internal and external stakeholders
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role contributes to creating a safer, healthier, more sustainable world by solving complex engineering and scientific challenges for clients, helping them innovate technologically complex products and processes while ensuring safety and addressing sustainability.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, or related discipline
- Proven track record of business generation and attracting new and repeat clients or funding
- Strong background in materials characterization techniques (e.g. metallography, SEM, EDS, FIB, and/or X-ray radiography/diffraction, etc.) and failure analysis (e.g. fractography, metallurgical analyses, etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Adept management abilities and demonstrated project management experience
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with the Engineering Council (UK)
Benefits
What's in it for you
Exponent offers competitive benefits, compensation, and recognition programs, supports health and well-being, provides mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning, and offers flexible, agile work arrangements with work/life balance.
About
Inside Exponent
Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm that solves clients' most unique and urgent challenges using multidisciplinary teams to create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world through technological innovation and safety assurance.