Manager, Mechanical Engineer

Secretariatadvisorsllc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Support for continuing professional development

Job summary

Secretariat Advisors LLC in New Orleans is seeking an experienced engineer to join our Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team. You will tackle complex engineering challenges, conducting failure analysis and field inspections across various industries including automotive and medical devices.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant MS with significant consulting experience. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential, along with a desire to grow professionally in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• MS degree with 5+ years of prior experience in engineering consulting is acceptable.
• Strong expert report writing skills and ability to handle complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on failure analysis investigations.
• Plan and execute laboratory tests.
• Manage day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements.

Skills

Materials characterization techniques

Expert report writing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

MS degree with 5+ years experience in engineering consulting

Job description

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

As part of our expanding Global Engineering and Scientific consulting team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex engineering challenges, analyzing failures of products across industries such as power plants, oil & gas, chemical processing, construction, automotive, consumer products, electronics, and medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands‑on failure analysis investigations
• Plan and execute laboratory tests
• Conduct field inspections
• Communicate with clients and counsel
• Assist with the preparation of critique reports examining conclusions of other experts
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients
• Prepare for and attend hearings, trials, and mediations
• Manage day‑to‑day requirements of multiple engagements

Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or a MS degree with 5+ years of prior experience in engineering consulting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Specialized knowledge of materials characterization techniques such as SEM, EDS, XPS, Auger, SIMS, FTIR, X‑ray
• Strong expert report writing skills to complement analytics
• Ability to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations and develop creative approaches and solutions to resolve complex problems
• Strong time‑management and prioritization skills, managing competing deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and presentation skills
• Desire to lead auxiliary tasks within a growing practice
• Ability to travel as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support continuing professional development.