Mechanical Engineer in Industrial/Manufacturing - DFW/Irving

Robson Forensic, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national expert witness consulting firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is seeking a Professional Engineer with extensive manufacturing experience to investigate industrial incidents and provide expert testimony. This role involves analyzing safety standards and writing comprehensive reports. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 10 years of relevant experience. Collaboration with industry experts and continuous learning are key features of this position.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• 10+ years of manufacturing and production experience.
• Experience with industrial equipment, material handling, and maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents related to equipment and safety.
• Analyze inadequacies in machine guarding and PPE.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Skills

Technical analysis

Writing skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

You are a P.E. with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years of hands‑on manufacturing and production experience. You have a comprehensive understanding of plant and/or process engineering, machine guarding, and hardcore industrial safety experience.

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents involving equipment, safety products/procedures, material handling, hand tools, & plant layouts.
• Analyze inadequacies in machine guarding, instructions, warnings, or personal protective equipment (PPE), etc., applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision‑making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:

• Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with highly respected experts.
• Continuously learn and grow.

Location

Dallas/Fort Worth/Irving, TX area (hybrid)

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or the ability to obtain licensure in at least one state within 6 months.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering and/or a closely‑related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of manufacturing and production experience, including design, installation, start‑up, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting spanning a variety of industrial equipment; expertise must include design or specification of industrial equipment, material handling equipment (such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes), industrial facility operation and maintenance processes, utility systems (steam, water, air, gas, etc.), and manufacturing processes.
• Additional Experience a Plus: Experience and training in reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM), failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), root cause failure analysis, site incident investigations, and hazard analysis/risk assessments is desirable.
• Skills: Excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills; ability to manage a portfolio of 40-60 projects/clients.
• Aptitude: Strong ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, objective evidence for non‑technical audiences.
• Work Style: Approximately 20% travel for inspections; the remainder is focused on analysis and report drafting, working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

You must have a clean background screen, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive.

About Us

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines.

Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply and attach your resume and cover letter (outlining your professional background and expertise). We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.