Forensic Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing Incidents

PSPE; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PSPE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing/End-User Products Forensic Investigator to apply deep industry knowledge to incident investigations. You will analyze how and why incidents occurred, write precise technical reports, and testify as an expert when required.

Active licensure as a Professional Engineer or eligibility as an E.I.T./F.E. with sufficient experience is required. Expect travel for training and site visits as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or E.I.T./F.E. with 4 years’ experience and P.E. exam eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field from ABET/EAC-accredited school.
• 10+ years of hands-on manufacturing and production experience in design, install, start-up, operation, and maintenance.
• Expertise in design or specification of equipment, products, or processes.
• Familiarity with material handling systems (forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes, conveyors) and plant operation processes.
• Experience with industry standards (ANSI, ASME, ASTM, SAE) and strong writing/communication.
• A clean background, valid driver’s license, and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Investigate manufacturing and end-user product incidents.
• Analyze safeguards, instructions, warnings, and foreseeable uses/misuses of products/equipment.
• Prepare clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Engineering judgment

Reporting

Education

ABET/EAC-accredited engineering degree

Job description

PSPE is seeking a Mechanical Engineer – Manufacturing/End-User Products Forensic Investigator to apply deep industry knowledge to incident investigations. You will analyze how and why incidents occurred, write precise technical reports, and testify as an expert when required.

Active licensure as a Professional Engineer or eligibility as an E.I.T./F.E. with sufficient experience is required. Expect travel for training and site visits as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.