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    Mechanical Engineer - Portland, United States - Rimkus Consulting

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    Part time
    Description
    OverviewProvides forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial and other clients. Evaluates injury and property damage claims caused by commercial products, heavy equipment, or machines not working properly. Provides oral and written reports of findings and, when needed, expert testimony.

    Essential Job FunctionsPerforms forensic assignments within the field of mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client in advance of performing the work.

    Investigates how and why an incident occurred and determine whether it was a result of mechanical failure of equipment.

    Inspects sites/products/equipment; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions, determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey equipment; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates required laboratory testing and performs analyses.

    Conducts various analyses including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability, and design and safety.

    Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.
    Required Education and CertificationsB.S. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher.
    PhD or P.E. required.7+ years of experience, including knowledge of machinery and equipment.
    Project Management and/or Field Investigation experience required.
    Required Skills and AbilitiesMust have high level of analytical skill.

    Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

    Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external).Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Applications and computer assisted engineering and design software.
    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

    Ability to clearly and coherently write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents.

    Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
    Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors.
    Physical Demands, Overtime, and Travel RequirementsPhysical Demands - Work is performed both in an office setting and at outside locations (i.e. accident sites).

    Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites.

    Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

    Employee must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial.

    Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary.
    Overtime
    • This position is classified as salaried with an exempt FLSA status.
    Regular working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one hour for lunch.

    There will be periods where overtime will be required, which the employee will need to comply with in order to meet the demands of the position.

    Travel Requirements
    • This position requires up to 25% travel.
    Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required.
    At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

    We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees.

    If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply for our open positions.

    Rimkus is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employee and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

    THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR A GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.MECHA003769#LI-SL1#LI-OnsiteEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

    However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

    41 CFR c)

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