Senior Consultant

Rimkus

Senior Consultant conducting mechanical engineering forensic investigations for Rimkus, a worldwide engineering and technical consulting firm. Analyzing equipment failures, preparing expert reports, and providing testimony.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering analyses, including equipment failure investigation, technical documentation, and client relationship management. Proficient in conducting forensic assessments and providing expert testimony while adhering to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B.S. Mechanical Engineering DegreeP.E. LicensureForensic AnalysisTechnical DocumentationClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering AnalysisEquipment Failure InvestigationAnalytical SkillsTechnical PhotographySite InspectionCalculationsReport WritingData CollectionProblem DefinitionScientific Principles Application

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationClient Inquiry ResponsePresentation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Testing EquipmentAnalytical ToolsTechnical ResourcesDocumentation SoftwarePhotography Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

F.E. Exam CompletedP.E. License (or ability to obtain within one year)

Industry Keywords

Forensic EngineeringMechanical EquipmentIncident InvestigationSafety StandardsIndustrial Incidents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform forensic assignments within the mechanical engineering field based on an agreed scope of work and budget
Investigate how and why incidents occurred and determine whether mechanical equipment failure was involved
Inspect sites, products, and equipment
Analyze commercial and non-commercial equipment
Determine the cause and origin of damage
Perform mechanical engineering analyses and calculations
Prepare sketches as required
Conduct analyses of equipment and machinery design and failure, industrial incidents, product failure and liability, and materials
Prepare oral and written reports documenting analysis, extent of loss, repair scope, and recommended remediation
Determine and provide expert opinions
Provide expert testimony in depositions and trials as required
Manage multiple projects and collaborate with other experts
Use equations, applications, techniques, tools, and resources to analyze issues
Initiate, develop, and maintain client relationships
Conduct technical photography and on-site investigations
Document site conditions, oversee testing, and review documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering degree or equivalent from an accredited program
F.E. exam completed
P.E. licensure or ability to complete PE license within one year
Minimum 5 years of experience, including knowledge of machinery and equipment
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Local travel by personal vehicle, including transportation of tools and instruments, required
High level of analytical skill and attention to detail
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, perform analysis, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to communicate with internal and external clients
Ability to research and apply scientific and technical principles to specific cases
Ability to read, understand, and analyze expert reports
Ability to write clear and coherent technical documents
Ability to respond efficiently to client inquiries
Ability to present information effectively to management, clients, public groups, or others
Ability to understand industry and safety standards
Ability to take technical photographs, conduct investigations, document on-site conditions, oversee testing, and review documentation
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive to incident sites
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
Clear vision and depth perception
Up to 25% overnight travel
Occasional odd working hours may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employer-matching 401(k)
Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
Paid time off (vacation, sick, and public holidays)
Family leave (maternity and paternity)
Short-term and long-term disability
Training and development
Work from home
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible scheduling