Metal Component Engineer at Exponent

Posted: May 13, 2026

Description

Exponent is seeking a Metal Component Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering & Supplier Development team. This role involves leading the development and industrialization of metal components for EV battery systems and energy products, focusing on creating robust manufacturing processes with supplier partnerships. The engineer will bridge metallurgy, manufacturing engineering, and supplier development to achieve high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective component development.

Required Skills

Welding
Extrusion
Machining
Castings
Sheet metal forming
Laser cutting
Friction Stir Welding
Diffusion welding
Laser welding

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Minimum 5 years of experience in metal manufacturing, fabrication or supplier process development
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in EV battery pack, thermal systems or power electronics manufacturing
Exposure to advanced joining technologies such as Friction Stir Welding or Diffusion Welding
Experience with aluminium alloys, copper busbars and thermal management systems
Familiarity with GD&T, tolerance stack-up and DFM/DFA principles
Understanding of APQP, PFMEA and manufacturing quality systems

About Exponent

Exponent

scientific and engineering consulting

Its consultants apply multidisciplinary expertise and state-of-the-art testing to unravel complex problems and help clients move ahead with confidence. The company says it has 950+ consultants and that more than 650 Ph.D.s across 90 engineering and scientific disciplines call Exponent home.

Open roles: 6
Founded: 1967

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