Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

Forensic Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCleveland, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or higher is required.
A Ph.D. or forensic experience with a Professional Engineer license is required.
Two to ten or more years of experience is required, including knowledge of products, machine design, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and/or other mechanical equipment, systems, or processes.
Project management and/or field investigation experience is required.
Must have a high level of analytical skill, continual attention to detail, and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must be able to interact and communicate with internal and external clients at all levels.
Must know a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software.
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Must be able to write scopes of work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents clearly and coherently.
Must be able to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients.
Must be capable of presenting information to top management, clients, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Must be able to perform work in office settings and at outside locations, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and driving to job sites; may need to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work the regular 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-through-Friday schedule and comply with periods of required overtime.
Must be able to travel up to 25%, including occasional out-of-area and overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Provides failure analysis and forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients.
Evaluates injury, equipment, and property damage claims caused by alleged issues with products, heavy equipment, machines, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems.
Provides oral and written reports of findings, technical guidance to clients, and expert testimony when needed.
Performs failure analysis for forensic assignments within mechanical engineering expertise based on a scope of work and budget prepared by the consultant and agreed upon by the client before work begins.
Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying its origin, failure mechanism, root cause, and the role of the mechanical system involved.
Inspects sites, products, equipment, and systems; retrieves and analyzes electronic data from commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents conditions and determines the cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys using total station surveys, scanners, drones, and other means of 3D documentation; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates laboratory testing and performs analyses.
Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation to evaluate the design, installation, operation, and maintenance compliance of the subject product, equipment, or system.
Conducts analyses of industrial safety and accidents, equipment and machinery design and failure, product liability, and design and safety.
Provides support on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment.
Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.

Forensic Mechanical Engineer - Cleveland

Rimkus · Cleveland, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-28

Workplace: hybrid

Department: Forensics

Description

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

Rimkus (www.rimkus.com) is a worldwide leader in Engineering and Technical Consulting. Rimkus experts specialize in building envelope engineering, forensic consulting, dispute resolution, construction management services, and solutions built for the environment.

NOW IS THE TIME to join this growing and stable company! We offer our full-time employees a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, employer-matching 401(k) plans, and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Overview

Provides failure analysis and forensic consulting services requiring mechanical engineering expertise for insurance, legal, industrial, and other clients. Evaluates injury, equipment, and property damage claims caused by alleged issues with products, heavy equipment, machines, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression, and other mechanical systems. Provides oral and written reports of findings, technical guidance to clients, and, when needed, expert testimony.

Essential Job Functions

Performs failure analysis for 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 before performing the work.
Investigates how and why an incident occurred, including identifying the origin, failure mechanism, and root cause of the incident, as well as the role of the mechanical system in question.
Inspects sites/products/equipment/systems; performs electronic data retrieval and analysis of commercial and non-commercial equipment; documents site/product conditions and determines cause and origin of damage; performs site surveys with total station survey, scanners, drones, and other means of 3D documentation; performs mechanical engineering calculations; prepares CAD-based and manual sketches as required; orders and evaluates needed laboratory testing and performs analyses.
Reviews and interprets relevant codes, standards, drawings, specifications, technical manuals, peer-reviewed literature, data logs, and other documentation to evaluate the compliance of the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the subject product, equipment, or system.
Conducts various analyses, including, but not limited to, industrial safety and accidents; equipment and machinery design and failure; product liability; and design and safety.
Provides support on fire and explosion investigations involving mechanical systems, products, and equipment.
Initiates, develops, and maintains mutually beneficial client relationships.

Required Education and Certifications

B.S. Mechanical Engineering degree or higher.
Ph.D. or Forensic experience with P.E. required.
2-10+ years of experience, including knowledge of products, machine design, HVAC, plumbing, fire suppression systems, and/or other mechanical equipment/systems/processes.
Project management and/or field investigation experience is required.

Required Skills and Abilities

Must have a 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 know 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 Requirements

Physical Demands - Work is performed in both office settings and at outside locations (e.g., accident sites). The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and drive a motor vehicle to job sites. Employees may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employees must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in depositions or trials. 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 a one-hour lunch break. There will be periods when overtime will be required, which the employee must comply with 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. This position is located in Cleveland, OH.

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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer 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.

Rimkus works with a limited number of approved recruiting partners. All agency submissions must be made through our designated submission process. Unsolicited resumes will not be recognized.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home

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About the Company

Rimkus

Forensic engineering consulting for insurance disputes

Rimkus provides independent forensic engineering and technical consulting to support insurance claims, legal disputes, and risk management. Its work involves investigating failures and accidents to determine root causes, analyzing data from site visits, lab tests, and simulations, and delivering reports and expert testimony that help insurers, law firms, and corporations resolve claims and litigation. The company differentiates itself through a long track record of objective analysis, an extensive global footprint with over 110 offices, and a growth strategy built on acquisitions and private-equity investment that expanded service lines and geographic reach. Rimkus’ goal is to be a leading, globally connected provider of technically rigorous, objective engineering analysis for insurance, legal, and corporate clients, growing through strategic acquisitions to widen capabilities and reach.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Houston, TX
Founded: 1983

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