Mechanical Engineer

Provides failure analysis and forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise. Evaluates injury, equipment, and property damage claims caused by alleged issues with products, heavy equipment, machines, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems. Provides oral and written reports of findings, technical guidance to clients, and when needed, expert testimony. Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying the origin, failure mechanism, and root cause of the incident. Inspects sites/products/equipment/systems and performs electronic data retrieval and analysis. Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation. Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure, product liability; and design and safety. Provides support on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment. Requirements B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher. Ph.D. or Forensic experience with P.E. required. 2-10+ years of experience, including knowledge of products, machine design, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and/or other mechanical equipment/systems/processes. Project Management and/or Field Investigation experience required Strongly preferred. Must have high level of analytical skill. Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g., internal and external). Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to clearly and coherently write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients. Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Failure Analysis, Forensic Consulting, and Project Management. Proficient in conducting investigations, analyzing data, and providing technical guidance and reports to clients. Highest-signal resume keywords B.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree Ph.D. or Forensic Experience with P.E. 2-10+ Years of Experience in Mechanical Systems Project Management Experience High Level of Analytical Skill ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Failure Analysis Forensic Consulting Mechanical Systems Evaluation Data Retrieval and Analysis Technical Report Writing Root Cause Analysis Equipment Design Knowledge Safety Analysis Product Liability Analysis Fire Suppression Systems Knowledge Soft Skills Client Communication Presentation Skills Interpersonal Skills Analytical Thinking Coherent Writing Certifications & Qualifications P.E. License Industry Keywords Mechanical Engineering HVAC Systems Plumbing Systems Fire Suppression Industrial Safety Accident Investigation Technical Manuals Peer-Reviewed Literature Data Logs Design Specifications Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Applications Computer-Assisted Engineering Software #J-18808-Ljbffr