Senior Metallurgy & Forensic Failure Analysis Lead

Engineering Systems, Inc. (ESI); Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

Pet Insurance

Mercury merit-based bonus/annual bonus

Job summary

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

The role requires 6+ years in technical litigation consulting with deep metallurgy knowledge, plus a PE license. Travel to national sites and mentoring of junior staff are expected.

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

Materials failure analysis

Technical reporting

Expert testimony

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's in Metallurgy/Materials Eng/Materials Sci

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Stereoscopy (KEYENCE)

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 oversee lab work, site inspections, and root cause analyses for industrial, insurance, and litigation matters.

The role requires 6+ years in technical litigation consulting with deep metallurgy knowledge, plus a PE license. Travel to national sites and mentoring of junior staff are expected.