Metallurgy Failure Analysis Lead Consultant

Engineering Systems Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance/Voluntary Life/ULI

401k with employer match

Flexible Time Off

10 paid holidays

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Reimbursement

Career growth & continuing education

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. in Kansas City, MO, seeks a seasoned Materials/Metallurgical Engineer to lead forensic failure analysis and support complex investigations for clients across industries.

You will perform metallurgical testing, review literature, write technical reports, and present findings to clients and internal teams. The role requires 5–10 years in materials research or forensic consulting and strong communication skills. Travel and mentoring responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and/or Materials Science or related field is required.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, and/or Materials Science or related field is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred, or willingness to obtain
• CWI, CQE, API certifications are a plus
• Experience and familiarity with metallurgical/materials laboratory procedures and testing; capable of directing staff in performing high‑quality lab work
• Knowledge of fractography and metallography techniques
• Experience with SEM/EDS analysis and related laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic, root-cause failure analysis in industrial, insurance, and/or litigation projects as part of a team environment
• Write technical reports, communicate effectively with clients, perform research and present technical material clearly and concisely to clients and internal colleagues
• Ability to review and understand technical literature and reports
• Perform both traditional and case-specific testing and/or analysis
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of work
• Coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Potential to testify in deposition or trial in litigation matters as an expert witness
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Travel as required for project work and business and professional development events

Skills

Technical writing

Client communication

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Engineering / Materials Science

Master's or PhD in Metallurgical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

SEM with EDS analysis

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. in Kansas City, MO, seeks a seasoned Materials/Metallurgical Engineer to lead forensic failure analysis and support complex investigations for clients across industries.

You will perform metallurgical testing, review literature, write technical reports, and present findings to clients and internal teams. The role requires 5–10 years in materials research or forensic consulting and strong communication skills. Travel and mentoring responsibilities are included.