Senior Mechanical Forensics Consultant | Leadership

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Kansas City (MO); 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 bonus programs

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior mechanical engineer with extensive forensic investigation experience to lead complex projects and advise clients on failures and risk assessments.

You will conduct field work, perform advanced analyses (stress, fatigue, fracture mechanics), and author reports with peer-reviewed rigor. Travel to client sites is occasional; strong communication with legal teams is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects.
• Supervise field investigations of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Perform advanced engineering analysis (stress, fatigue, failure, dynamics).
• Prepare technical reports and expert opinions; review junior staff work.
• Provide expert testimony at deposition and trial.
• Present client-focused results and briefings.

Skills

15+ yrs exp

PE licensed

Mechanical engineering

Forensic investigations

Expert testimony

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Eng.

M.S. or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior mechanical engineer with extensive forensic investigation experience to lead complex projects and advise clients on failures and risk assessments.

You will conduct field work, perform advanced analyses (stress, fatigue, fracture mechanics), and author reports with peer-reviewed rigor. Travel to client sites is occasional; strong communication with legal teams is essential.