Materials Mechanical Engineer – Thermal, Fluids, and Combustion

Mechanical Engineer – Thermal, Fluids, and Combustion

Location: London, United Kingdom | Type: Full time | Posted: 2 Days Ago | Application Deadline: August 1, 2025

Job Description:

Secretariat is a world-class independent expert advisory services firm providing expert witness, litigation support, investigative, and advisory services to top companies and law firms on significant litigation and investigations.

As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work on complex engineering and scientific challenges, analyzing failures across industries such as automotive, construction, consumer products, electronics, and medical devices. We leverage diverse technical expertise and industry knowledge to deliver solutions that enhance performance and safety.

With over 500 professionals across 20+ cities, Secretariat is ranked as a top firm in the GAR 100 Expert Witness Firms’ Power Index, with most experts recognized as leaders in their fields.

This role involves managing client assignments, networking, and business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure analysis investigations
• Plan and execute laboratory tests
• Assist with field inspections
• Communicate with clients and provide counsel
• Prepare technical reports
• Build relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients
• Assist in hearings, trials, and mediations
• Manage multiple engagements and project budgets

Qualifications

• Ph.D./Sci.D or advanced degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or related science
• Research background in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, or related fields
• Experience in experimental design, hardware construction, instrumentation, data acquisition, and analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Curiosity and passion for problem-solving
• Strong deductive reasoning
• Ability to adapt and develop creative solutions
• Willingness to travel
• Industry experience, including internships, valued
• Chartered Engineer status and bilingual skills are a plus

Candidates with consulting experience or legal/insurance interactions are encouraged to apply, possibly at different levels based on qualifications.

Secretariat is committed to diversity and inclusion.