Senior Materials Failure Analysis Lead

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to lead complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects.

You will oversee laboratory work, perform root cause analyses, author technical reports, and provide expert testimony in deposition and trial. The role requires extensive experience in metallurgy, materials failure analysis, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to clients, attorneys, and juries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, and/or Materials Science required; Master’s or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• 6+ years of technical litigation consulting experience with deep expertise in metallurgy and materials failure analysis.
• CWI, CQE, or API certifications are a plus.
• Extensive deposition and trial experience as a testifying expert; established client relationships and book of business strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects as a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert.
• Directs and oversees metallurgical laboratory work, site inspections, and failure analysis investigations.
• Performs and supervises advanced forensic root cause failure analysis in industrial, insurance, and litigation projects.
• Authors and reviews high-quality technical reports; provides expert opinions on metallurgical and materials engineering matters.
• Provides expert testimony at deposition and trial.
• Conducts client presentations and develops work plans and staffing for projects.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials Engineering

Technical litigation

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stereoscopy (KEYENCE)

Microscopy

Metallography

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to lead complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects.

You will oversee laboratory work, perform root cause analyses, author technical reports, and provide expert testimony in deposition and trial. The role requires extensive experience in metallurgy, materials failure analysis, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to clients, attorneys, and juries.