Senior Forensic Mechanical Consultant & Project Leader

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Pet Insurance

Bonus programs

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) in California seeks a senior mechanical engineer to lead forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects for clients in law, insurance, and manufacturing.

The role demands deep expertise in mechanics, fatigue, failure analysis, and strong report-writing with experience in expert testimony and client relations. Travel is occasional as part of the national practice.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of mechanical engineering consulting or forensic investigation experience.
• Deep expertise in mechanics, stress analysis, fatigue, and failure analysis.
• Proven ability to author high-quality technical reports.
• Experience providing expert testimony and building client relationships is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects.
• Conduct field investigations of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Perform advanced engineering analysis using stress, fatigue, and dynamic loading.
• Author reports and expert opinions; mentor junior staff.
• Provide expert testimony at depositions and trials.
• Lead client presentations and assist business development.
• Coordinate project staffing and ensure schedules and budgets.
• Develop professional skills and industry reputation.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Mechanical design

Expert testimony

Client communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) in California seeks a senior mechanical engineer to lead forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects for clients in law, insurance, and manufacturing.

The role demands deep expertise in mechanics, fatigue, failure analysis, and strong report-writing with experience in expert testimony and client relations. Travel is occasional as part of the national practice.