Mechanical Engineer - Forensics & Product Design
Wolf Technical Services
Company Description
Wolf Technical Services, founded in 1977, is an engineering-driven company focusing on forensics, graphics, military, and commercial solutions. In the forensics space, our team investigates and reconstructs accidents or failures to determine causation and liability, offering expertise in areas like accident reconstruction, product failure analysis, and fire investigations. Across military and commercial product design, we provide innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions, specializing in product development for medical, military, and industrial applications. Utilizing advanced tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD, our team delivers professional, integrated, and customized services. Wolf is renowned for its highly skilled experts and longstanding reputation for excellence.
Role Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer specializing in Forensics and Product Design to join our innovative team. This role involves applying advanced engineering principles to forensic investigations and developing cutting-edge products. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in mechanical design, system analysis, and manufacturing processes, contributing to both investigative projects and product development initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex systems, utilize state-of-the-art tools, and drive technological advancements within a collaborative environment.
This role is ideal for a motivated engineer eager to apply their expertise in forensic science and product development within a dynamic organization committed to innovation and excellence.
Forensic Responsibilities:
- Investigate and reconstruct accidents involving motor vehicles, commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, pedestrians, bicycles, ATVs, etc.
- Perform vehicle, site and/or evidence inspections using survey equipment and 3D laser scanning technology
- Conduct testing of components or failed materials and analyze data
- Download or image data from vehicle “data recorder” systems and analyze the data
- Collaborate with the multi-disciplined team providing peer review of investigations and reports or assistance with other projects
- Provide verbal and/or technical written reports to outline the cause of the incident, loss or failure
- Provide expert testimony regarding conclusions in arbitration, mediation, deposition or trial settings
- Retention and development of client relationships
Must be honest and provide objective and unbiased expert forensic analysis based on scientific principles and the evidence or information provided/collected. Analytical skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision are required for this position, however, you must also be able to work well in a team environment.
Product Design Responsibilities:
- Active participation on projects including: design, review, analysis, costing, testing and documentation.
- Perform research, evaluation, technical approach development, estimating and proposal writing for potential new program opportunities (RFPs).
- Prepare and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, layouts and other visual aids.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate new technologies.
- Prepare, evaluate and interpret technical specifications.
- Design, develop, evaluate and improve products, processes and methods to meet customer requirements and specifications.
- Assist with project, budget and schedule issues.
- Act as a liaison between engineering design and manufacturing organizations.
- Prepare and deliver presentations/reports to management, engineering staff and/or client as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline required
- Minors or dual degrees in complementary disciplines such as Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, etc. a plus
- Expertise in Mechanical Engineering and Design
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software, engineering design, testing, and technical documentation.
- Experience in Research and Development (R&D) and innovative product design
- Strong skills in Project Management and multitasking
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities
- Thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences.
- Mechanical (hands-on) knowledge of vehicle systems and automotive components preferred.
- Prior accident reconstruction/forensic experience is a plus.
- Basic knowledge of optical systems a plus.
- Professional Engineering (PE) certification is highly desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Must be a US Citizen