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Mechanical Engineer - Industrial/Manufacturing - Forensic Expert

Robson Forensic
Lancaster, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026

You are a P.E. with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and 10 years of hands-on manufacturing and production experience. You have a comprehensive understanding of plant and/or process engineering, machine guarding, and hardcore industrial safety experience.

You are already an expert. Robson Forensic will train you to be a forensic expert. 

 

As a Mechanical Engineer – Industrial/Manufacturing Expert, you will:

  • Investigate incidents involving equipment, safety products/procedures, material handling, hand tools, & plant layouts.
  • Analyze inadequacies in machine guarding, instructions, warnings, or personal protective equipment (PPE), etc., applying your comprehensive knowledge of standards and practices.
  • Write clear, scientifically sound reports.
  • Provide expert testimony.

 

You will delve into the "why" behind incidents, critically assessing decision-making, operational procedures, and the standard of care. This role offers you a chance to:

  • Use your cumulative training, experience, and critical thinking skills.
  • Collaborate with highly respected experts.
  • Continuously learn and grow.
  • Make a tangible difference.

 

LOCATIONS: Miami Lakes/Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Atlanta, GA, Las Vegas, NV, Dublin, OH, Lancaster, PA

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • You have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering and/or a closely-related field.
  • You are a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or can obtain licensure in at least one state within six months.
  • You have 10 years of manufacturing and production experience, including design, installation, start-up, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting spanning a variety of industrial equipment.
  • Your expertise must include design or specification of industrial equipment, material handling equipment (such as forklifts, aerial lifts, and cranes), industrial facility operation and maintenance processes, utility systems (steam, water, air, gas, etc.), and manufacturing processes.
  • Your experience and training in reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), root cause failure analysis, site incident investigations, and hazard analysis/risk assessments is desirable.
  • You can work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • You can manage a portfolio of 40-60 projects/clients.
  • You have excellent technical, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  • You are willing to travel about 20% on average.
  • You have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive.
  • Prior forensic experience is not required. We seek professionals eager to apply their deep industry knowledge to a challenging new domain.

 

ABOUT US:

Robson Forensic is a national leader in expert witness consulting, providing technical expertise across many fields within engineering, architecture, science, and a broad range of specialty disciplines.

Employees at Robson Forensic work alongside highly respected experts from both industry and academia. Our forensic experts are engaged in meaningful casework that is consequential to industry and society. Robson Forensic provides a unique working dynamic that blends collaboration and autonomy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

If this opportunity meets your expectations for a challenging and rewarding career, and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply and attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

If this opportunity meets your expectations for a challenging and rewarding career, and you meet our minimum requirements, please apply and attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your professional background and experience.



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