Senior Materials Forensic Leader

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Pet Insurance

Bonus program

Flexible Time Off

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 lab work, site inspections, and root-cause analyses, while authoring technical reports and providing expert opinions.

The role includes giving deposition/trial testimony, developing client presentations, and mentoring staff. A PE license and extensive litigation experience are highly valued, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Materials Engineering, and/or Materials Science or related field required; Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.

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 well-developed and well-prepared client presentations.
• Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates projects and teams within prescribed schedule and budget scopes.
• Works with Business Development to identify potential clients and strategies to build client base.
• Actively participates in Business Development activities, including client meetings, presentations, and appropriate conferences.
• Mentors consultants and senior consultants in technical and professional development.
• Actively seeks to develop professionally in skills, experience, and industry reputation.

Skills

Metallurgical expertise

Technical writing

Oral communication

Client presentations

Travel availability

Education

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

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

Stereoscopy (KEYENCE)

Microscopy

Metallography

Sample preparation

Microsoft Office

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 lab work, site inspections, and root-cause analyses, while authoring technical reports and providing expert opinions.

The role includes giving deposition/trial testimony, developing client presentations, and mentoring staff. A PE license and extensive litigation experience are highly valued, with opportunities