Senior Mechanical Forensics Consultant

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Miami (FL); 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

Competitive salary with merit-based or

Flexible Time Off

10 paid holidays

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior mechanical engineering consultant to lead forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects across mechanical failure analysis, design, and litigation support.

You will supervise field investigations, perform advanced analyses, and author expert reports. Required are a PE license and 15+ years in mechanical engineering consulting, with strong communication skills and travel willingness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. strongly preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects related to mechanical engineering failures, product liability, and personal injury matters.
• Conducts and supervises field investigations of mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Performs advanced engineering analysis using mechanics principles including stress analysis, failure analysis, fatigue, fracture mechanics, and dynamic loading.
• Authors high-quality technical reports and expert opinions; reviews and oversees reports prepared by junior consultants.
• 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

MS Office

FEA software

Communication skills

Travel

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

PE license

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior mechanical engineering consultant to lead forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects across mechanical failure analysis, design, and litigation support.

You will supervise field investigations, perform advanced analyses, and author expert reports. Required are a PE license and 15+ years in mechanical engineering consulting, with strong communication skills and travel willingness.