Global Engineering Sciences Manager - Failure Analysis

Secretariat Intl; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat in Chicago seeks a talented engineering sciences consultant to analyze failures across industries, lead technical investigations, and deliver actionable reports. You will collaborate with a global team, apply FEA/CFD/MBD tools, and support field inspections.

You will manage projects, communicate with clients across time zones, and contribute to growing mechanical engineering practice. Advanced degrees preferred; travel as needed; strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and report writing

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar designation and 3+ years of work experience.
• Pursuing PE credentials is a plus.
• Excellent report writing skills to complement analytics.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills.
• The desire to lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm.
• The ability to travel as needed.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with engineering software such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD), or Multibody Dynamics (MBD) is a plus.
• Working proficiency in a second non‑English language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional analytical skills, problem solving, communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful professionals at Secretariat.
• Conducting hands‑on failure analysis investigations
• Performing laboratory tests
• Assisting with field inspections
• Assisting with client communications in all time zones
• Performing technical analysis and drafting report sections
• Analyzing technical reports offered by others, and developing rebuttal points
• Developing positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clients
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills with acute attention to detail to successfully achieve project milestones.
• Manage workload to achieve simultaneous project milestones while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• Contributing to the growth of Secretariat’s Mechanical Engineering practice by recruiting talented staff
• Providing project management and project budget oversight

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Report writing

Communication

Travel flexibility

Office tools (Excel/PowerPoint)

FEA/CFD/MBD knowledge

Non-English language

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Eng with 3+ years

PE credentials (in progress)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

FEA

CFD

MBD

Job description

Secretariat in Chicago seeks a talented engineering sciences consultant to analyze failures across industries, lead technical investigations, and deliver actionable reports. You will collaborate with a global team, apply FEA/CFD/MBD tools, and support field inspections.

You will manage projects, communicate with clients across time zones, and contribute to growing mechanical engineering practice. Advanced degrees preferred; travel as needed; strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and report writing