What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forensic Mechanical Engineer (Products / Systems) position at SEA, Ltd.?
**Hiring Mechanical Engineers in Every Location**
S-E-A, Ltd. employs curious, intelligent, life-long learners with a strong sense of integrity. We are a national forensic engineering firm with over 50 years in the industry. We are adding a full time professional to our Charlotte team due to growth! We work with national law firms, insurance companies and manufacturers to investigate the "why" when things fail. Our staff evaluates a wide range of failures, allowing for a complex and ever-changing workflow. We love what we do and the company behind it. Come see how to Be Better at SEA, Ltd.!
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Conduct product failure/accident analysis and support/conduct field investigations of incidents involving all types of mechanical equipment (e.g., vehicles, construction equipment)
- Perform calculations, engineering analyses, computer analyses and simulations, and technical reporting
- Investigate the design, safety, and failure of mechanical equipment and/or their constituent components
- Lead in-house metrology laboratory; process data in creating drawings and analyzing data
- Provide technical findings and conclusions in laymen's terms, both verbally and written
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/courses; reviewing professional publications and standards; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Regular and predictable physical presence in the office when not on sites
Position Requirements:
- B.S in Mechanical Engineering required
- Degree from ABET accredited program
- MUST HAVE a minimum of two (2) years work experience in product development or testing
- E.I.T. strongly preferred
- Once eligible, complete requirements to obtain P.E.
- Mechanical system design and development process experience required
- Safety standards / compliance background
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software
- Computer aided drawing (CAD) skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to present findings clearly, in verbal and written format
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, largely locally/regionally
- Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to drive to site locations
- Ability to effectively communicate with clients and colleagues
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site
Benefits:
- Extensive forensic training
- Medical coverage
- Dental & vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Company-paid STD, LTD and life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Bonus Program
SEA places a strong value and priority on diversity, equity and inclusion across the company. We believe these values result in a more enriched work environment for our employees and allow us to best provide to our clients. SEA is also focused on, and committed to, staff health and wellbeing. We offer several benefits aimed at health and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program and a Motion Wellness Program that rewards activity through contributions to employee HSA accounts.
SEA is a dedicated equal opportunity employer, evaluating all qualified applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
