Senior Mechanical Engineer, Forensic Industrial Expert

Robson Forensic, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Robson Forensic seeks a Mechanical Engineer – Industrial/Manufacturing Expert. You will investigate incidents involving equipment, safety products and plant layouts, analyze machine guarding deficiencies, and write clear, scientifically sound reports.

You will also provide expert testimony and apply your deep hands-on experience to determine the root causes and standard of care. The role offers hybrid work options across multiple locations including Lancaster, PA; you will manage 40–60

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or can obtain licensure in at least one state within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of manufacturing and production experience spanning design, installation, start-up, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various industrial equipment.
• Experience with design or specification of industrial equipment, material handling equipment (forklifts, aerial lifts, cranes), industrial facility operation and maintenance processes, and utility systems (steam, water, air, gas).
• Desirable: reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), FMEA, root cause failure analysis, site incident investigations, hazard/risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Investigate incidents involving equipment, safety products/procedures, material handling, hand tools, and plant layouts.
• Analyze inadequacies in machine guarding, instructions, warnings, or PPE, applying standards and practices.
• Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
• Provide expert testimony.

Skills

P.E. licensure

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

Report writing

Expert testimony

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Robson Forensic seeks a Mechanical Engineer – Industrial/Manufacturing Expert. You will investigate incidents involving equipment, safety products and plant layouts, analyze machine guarding deficiencies, and write clear, scientifically sound reports.

You will also provide expert testimony and apply your deep hands-on experience to determine the root causes and standard of care. The role offers hybrid work options across multiple locations including Lancaster, PA; you will manage 40–60