Job Description
Location: Charlotte, NC
About The Company:
The Company is an industry-leading consulting firm specializing in all things Forensic Engineering, failure/root cause analysis, corrosion damage assessment, materials testing, and consulting engineering. They provide expert analysis and solutions for a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, insurance, and legal sectors. With a focus on integrity and precision, their team is dedicated to understanding the root causes of material failures and delivering actionable insights.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a senior-level forensic materials consultant with laboratory experience to provide expert consulting services on matters requiring materials science and engineering knowledge and expertise for a host of clients.
The job includes performing root cause/failure analyses, corrosion investigations, welding evaluations, and materials characterization of a variety of materials, components, and processes. Additionally, this role will provide technical leadership and oversight of the materials lab staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing assignments within the field of materials science and engineering expertise based upon a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.
- Conducting or overseeing laboratory investigations: Leading and participating in laboratory examinations, including SEM-EDS, FTIR, DSC, OES, TGA, fractography, metallography, x-ray, and mechanical testing.
- Performing field investigations: Studying and determining the origin and cause of materials-related defects and/or damage.
- Gathering data for analysis from various sources and means including: test results, materials characterization, and root cause/failure analysis techniques.
- Using national and international codes and standards related to the design, fabrication, and testing of various products and materials.
- Provide legal deposition and testimonial as necessary.
- Producing written technical reports of findings detailing the origin and cause of materials-related defects, corrosion, and/or damage.
- Managing multiple projects, working in conjunction with other team members (including technical/peer reviewers) to produce client reports in a timely manner.
- Building and maintaining working relationships with clients.
- Educating materials technicians, technologists, engineers, and consultants on the proper use of materials science/engineering to answer complicated, multi-disciplinary questions.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or equivalent credentials.
- 7+ years of experience in forensic engineering, materials science, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong expertise in the analysis of materials failures, including experience with metals, polymers, ceramics, and composite materials.
- Experience with laboratory techniques for material characterization (e.g., SEM, EDS, FTIR, XRD).
- Knowledge of failure analysis methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in driving projects to completion.