Senior Metallurgy & Failure Analysis Expert

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401k + match

Pet Insurance

Bonus programs

Flexible PTO

Holidays

Work/Life Balance

Wellness Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to plan, direct, and coordinate complex forensic investigations. You will oversee lab work, inspections, and root-cause analyses for industrial, insurance, and litigation projects.

You will author reports, provide expert opinions, and give testimony. Travel occasional; mentoring staff and participating in business development.

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

Metallurgy expertise

Failure analysis

Litigation consulting

Expert testimony

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelors in Metallurgy/Materials

P.E. license

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Stereoscope (KEYENCE)

Microscopy

Metallography

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to plan, direct, and coordinate complex forensic investigations. You will oversee lab work, inspections, and root-cause analyses for industrial, insurance, and litigation projects.

You will author reports, provide expert opinions, and give testimony. Travel occasional; mentoring staff and participating in business development.