Technical Director

Job Description

Technical Director – Forensic Investigations

Remote | United States

Metric is representing a confidential consulting client seeking a Director of Engineering Services to lead a team focused on machinery and equipment failure investigations.

This role combines technical leadership, project oversight, and client engagement across complex industrial loss assignments. The position is ideal for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a PE license who enjoys both hands-on technical work and mentoring engineering teams.

The Role

You will oversee technical delivery across multiple engineering consultants investigating equipment failures and industrial incidents. This includes reviewing reports, guiding investigations, and supporting clients during complex loss events.

The position is primarily remote with travel required for site inspections when necessary .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of engineering consultants conducting equipment failure investigations

• Provide technical oversight and review engineering findings before final delivery to clients

• Coordinate new assignments and define investigation scope with clients

• Evaluate damaged machinery and industrial systems to determine failure causes

• Support cost analysis for repair or replacement of equipment following incidents

• Ensure reports are technically sound and clearly written for non-technical audiences

• Travel to inspection sites when required to evaluate equipment and support investigations

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• Approximately 10+ years of engineering experience , ideally including failure analysis or technical consulting

• Experience evaluating industrial or commercial equipment systems

• Strong leadership and project coordination skills

• Excellent technical writing and communication ability

Preferred Background

• Experience investigating equipment failures in industrial environments

• Familiarity with mechanical systems such as motors, compressors, conveyors, generators, or production equipment

• Experience supporting complex claims, incident investigations, or large equipment losses

• Ability to travel nationally as needed

Location

Remote – U.S.

Candidates located near major airports are preferred due to travel requirements.

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role within a specialized engineering consulting environment

• Work on technically challenging investigations across multiple industries

• Opportunity to mentor engineers and shape technical standards

Metric is conducting this search exclusively for a confidential client . All inquiries will be handled with complete discretion.