Locations: Glasgow (most important), Manchester, or Leeds
Introduction to becoming a Forensic Mechanical Engineer
We currently have vacancies for Mechanical Engineers to undertake forensic investigation of a wide range of engineering-related incidents and accidents, including those involving personal injury and health and safety aspects.
These investigations are usually undertaken for insurance-related purposes. Our clients include international insurers, loss adjusters, solicitors, marine Protection and Indemnity clubs, insurance brokers, and industrial corporations. They require prompt and accurate technical advice, sometimes at very short notice, regarding the cause of the incident or accident and assistance with determining liability.
The Nature of the Work for a Forensic Mechanical Engineer
If you are looking for a routine laboratory or office-based position, this is not the job for you. We offer a rare opportunity to enter a unique and rewarding profession where the variety and nature of the technically focused work is diverse and challenging, providing unrivalled job satisfaction.
A key attraction of this role is the opportunity to see the technical investigation through from beginning to end, from initially collecting evidence on-site to preparing the final technical report and ultimately giving expert evidence in Court.
Your work will often require you to visit the location of an incident, sometimes at short notice, to record and gather evidence and examine engineering components and other physical evidence in a laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Conducting site-based investigations to record and gather available physical evidence.
2. Obtaining details regarding the background and circumstances surrounding the incident by interviewing people associated with the incident.
3. Undertaking telephone inquiries of equipment suppliers and manufacturers to obtain required technical information.
4. Reviewing technical documentation, including engineering drawings, operating manuals, and maintenance records.
5. Providing clients with timely preliminary verbal and/or written advice in a readily understandable form.
6. Conducting detailed visual and low magnification examinations of failed components, equipment, or machinery.
7. Mechanical testing of components, equipment, or machinery.
8. Preparing reports in various forms for Court proceedings.
9. Providing expert witness evidence in Court, which may involve in-depth questioning by a Barrister.
Examples of Types of Investigation Undertaken:
1. The collapse of a large, newly constructed cement storage silo.
2. A collision between two forklift trucks sustaining fatal injuries.
3. A mobile crane accident resulting in injury to the operator and serious damage to both the crane and a nearby building.
4. An industrial accident in which a machine operator sustained a serious hand injury due to inadequate guarding.
5. A fatal accident resulting from the detachment of a section of the boom of a vehicle-mounted hydraulic access platform.
Requirements for the Forensic Mechanical Engineer:
1. A good honours degree in mechanical engineering.
2. Several years of postgraduate experience, preferably in an industrial engineering environment.
3. Aptitude and enthusiasm for problem-solving.
4. Self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure.
5. Experience in undertaking engineering investigations and familiarity with health and safety regulations.
6. Practical engineering ability in addition to a strong academic record.
7. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
8. Willingness to work unpredictable hours as required.
9. Prepared to provide expert witness evidence in Court when necessary.
Package:
1. Where appropriate, a relocation package is available.
2. London Office appointments have London weighting.
3. A highly competitive starting salary.
Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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