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Mechanical Engineer - Industrial/Manufacturing Investigator

Irving, TX, USFull-time2026-08-06 → 2026-11-09
Hybrid · United States

Core

Investigate industrial incidents involving equipment, safety procedures, and plant layouts to determine root causes and provide expert testimony.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (forensic investigator)

Builds

Scientifically sound incident reports and expert testimony for legal cases

Domain

Industrial manufacturing and safety engineering

Required skills

Machine guarding analysis, industrial safety standards, material handling equipment expertise, plant layout assessment, root cause failure analysis, hazard analysis, technical writing, expert testimony

Preferred skills

Reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), site incident investigation training

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Investigate incidents involving equipment, safety products, and plant layouts; Analyze inadequacies in machine guarding and PPE; Write clear, scientifically sound reports; Provide expert testimony

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC