Forensic Mechanical Engineer - Crash and Failure Analysis

Essenti Talent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Engineering Incentive Plan

Annual discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Forensic Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Annapolis, MD and Shelton, CT to perform forensic investigations including vehicle accident reconstruction, water loss origin and cause, workplace safety, and product liability analyses.

The role is salaried with an annual salary range of $85,000–$125,000, plus participation in the quarterly Engineering Incentive Plan and may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of specialized Mechanical Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Knowledge of key automotive vehicle systems such as powertrain, chassis, thermal systems, dynamics.
• Willing to travel on a day or overnight basis to investigations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections and evaluate motor vehicle crashes.
• Conduct black box downloads and recreate crashes using engineering analyses and simulation tools.
• Manage forensic engineering projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Vehicle systems knowledge

Willingness to travel

Excellent communication

Time management

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Job description

Forensic Engineering is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Annapolis, MD and Shelton, CT to perform forensic investigations including vehicle accident reconstruction, water loss origin and cause, workplace safety, and product liability analyses.

The role is salaried with an annual salary range of $85,000–$125,000, plus participation in the quarterly Engineering Incentive Plan and may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance.