Mechanical Engineer - Forensic - New Haven, CT

Michael Page; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to conduct forensic investigations into vehicle accidents, product failures, and property losses. The role involves field inspections, accident reconstruction, and project management within a collaborative engineering environment.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team serving law firms, insurers, manufacturers, and corporate clients across the United States, with strong focus on technical excellence and defensible conclusions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• PE licence or EIT certification with plans to obtain PE status.
• Knowledge of automotive systems including powertrain, chassis, thermal, and vehicle dynamics.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and investigations as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic engineering investigations involving vehicle accidents, product failures, and property losses.
• Perform vehicle inspections, data retrieval, and downloads.
• Reconstruct motor vehicle collisions using engineering calculations and simulation tools.
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and expert opinions for clients and legal proceedings.
• Manage multiple projects while coordinating field investigations and client requirements.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Powertrain knowledge

Chassis knowledge

Thermal knowledge

Field travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to conduct investigations involving motor vehicle accidents, product failures, workplace incidents, and property losses. The role offers hands-on forensic analysis, field inspections, accident reconstruction, and project management within a collaborative and technically diverse environment.

Our client is a respected forensic engineering and accident reconstruction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering expert investigations to law firms, insurers, manufacturers, and corporate clients across the United States. With decades of industry experience, the organisation has built its success on technical excellence, scientific analysis, and a commitment to providing objective, defensible engineering conclusions.

The company employs multidisciplinary engineering professionals specialising in mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, fire, marine, and materials-related investigations. Known for its supportive culture and investment in professional development, the firm provides engineers with exposure to a wide variety of challenging and high-profile cases while encouraging long-term career growth.

Description

This position offers the opportunity to apply mechanical engineering principles in a forensic consulting environment. The successful candidate will investigate incidents, inspect mechanical systems and vehicles, perform accident reconstruction analyses, and manage engineering projects from initial investigation through to final reporting and client presentation.

• Conduct forensic engineering investigations involving vehicle accidents, product failures, and property losses.
• Perform vehicle inspections, data retrieval, and downloads.
• Reconstruct motor vehicle collisions using engineering calculations and simulation tools.
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and expert opinions for clients and legal proceedings.
• Manage multiple projects while coordinating field investigations and client requirements.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated Mechanical Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a desire to work within forensic engineering. They will be comfortable balancing field investigations and office-based analysis, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 2+ years of relevant mechanical engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence or EIT certification with plans to obtain PE status.
• Knowledge of automotive systems including powertrain, chassis, thermal, and vehicle dynamics.
• Willingness to travel for site inspections and investigations as required.

Job Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering consultancy offering exposure to highly varied forensic investigations and accident reconstruction projects. Alongside a competitive salary package, the organisation provides a supportive team environment, strong professional development opportunities, and performance-based incentives.

• Competitive salary of $85,000-$125,000 plus incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, and paid time off.
• Career growth within a respected and expanding forensic engineering consultancy.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.