Senior Metallurgical & Materials Forensic Consultant

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance/Voluntary Life

401k with employer match

Wellness Reimbursement

Career Growth & Continuing education

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is seeking a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to lead forensic investigations and supervise laboratory work. The role includes delivering high-quality reports, providing expert opinions, and testifying in depositions and trials.

You will also mentor staff and participate in business development, with occasional travel to client sites and hearings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Ph.D. strongly preferred; PE license required.
• 6+ years of technical litigation consulting experience in metallurgy and materials failure analysis.
• CWI, CQE, or API certifications are a plus.
• Experience authoring high-quality technical reports and deposition/testimony.

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 advanced forensic root cause failure analysis in industrial, insurance, and litigation projects.
• Authors and reviews technical reports and provides expert opinions; testifies at deposition and trial.
• Mentor consultants and engage in business development activities to grow client base.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials failure analysis

Litigation consulting

Expert testimony

Technical report writing

Education

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

PE license

Tools

Stereoscopy (KEYENCE)

Microscopy

Metallography

Sample preparation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is seeking a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to lead forensic investigations and supervise laboratory work. The role includes delivering high-quality reports, providing expert opinions, and testifying in depositions and trials.

You will also mentor staff and participate in business development, with occasional travel to client sites and hearings as needed.