Senior Forensic Mechanical Consultant — Remote

Rimkus-; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Job summary

Rimkus is a global leader in engineering and forensic consulting, seeking a mechanical engineering professional to perform forensic assignments, analyze incidents, and provide expert testimony as needed. You will inspect sites, conduct analyses, prepare reports, and manage multiple projects in a client-facing role.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license or progress toward it, FE completion, and at least 5 years of experience with machinery and equipment.

Qualifications

• High level analytical thinking and attention to detail in accordance with industry practices.
• Ability to interact with clients both internal and external.
• Capability to research scientific and technical principles and apply them to cases.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and analyze expert reports.
• Clear and coherent technical writing including reports and proposals.
• Efficiently respond to inquiries from clients and colleagues.
• Ability to present information to management, clients, or groups as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic assignments within mechanical engineering scope based on agreed work scope and budget.
• Investigate incidents to determine if mechanical failure caused damage.
• Inspect sites and equipment; analyze equipment and materials; prepare sketches as needed.
• Conduct analyses including design, failure, liability, and materials analysis.
• Prepare oral and written reports detailing findings, extent of loss, and remediation steps.
• Provide expert opinions and testimony in deposition and trial as required.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate with other experts as needed.
• Apply engineering tools and standards to analyze issues and document results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client communication

Research skills

Report writing

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical engineering

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

FE exam completed

Job description

Rimkus is a global leader in engineering and forensic consulting, seeking a mechanical engineering professional to perform forensic assignments, analyze incidents, and provide expert testimony as needed. You will inspect sites, conduct analyses, prepare reports, and manage multiple projects in a client-facing role.

The role requires a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license or progress toward it, FE completion, and at least 5 years of experience with machinery and equipment.