Senior Metallurgy & Failure Analysis Leader (Litigation)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with employer match

Flexible Time Off

10 paid holidays

Career Growth & Continuing education

Job summary

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to lead complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects. You will supervise lab work, site inspections, and failure analyses, and provide expert opinions and testimony in depositions and trials.

The role emphasizes high-quality technical reporting, mentorship of staff, and active involvement in business development, with travel as needed across national practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metallurgy / materials science; PE licensure preferred.
• 6+ years of technical litigation consulting experience in metallurgy and materials failure analysis.
• Experience with deposition and expert testimony; strong report writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects.
• Oversee metallurgical lab work, site inspections, and failure analyses.
• Provide expert opinions and testimony at depositions and trials.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and peer reviews.
• Mentor consultants and support business development.

Skills

Metallurgy

Materials engineering

Forensic investigation

Expert testimony

Technical writing

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy/Materials Science

P.E. License

Tools

Keyence stereoscopy

Microscopy

Metallography

MS Office

Job description

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) seeks a senior metallurgical and materials engineering expert to lead complex forensic investigations and multidisciplinary projects. You will supervise lab work, site inspections, and failure analyses, and provide expert opinions and testimony in depositions and trials.

The role emphasizes high-quality technical reporting, mentorship of staff, and active involvement in business development, with travel as needed across national practice.