Mechanical Forensic Engineer Jobs

Wednesday, July 5, 2023
At CEP, we have engineers, scientists, professionals, and forensic experts… but above all, we have determination! We believe that the best way to develop your potential while having fun is to not take yourself too seriously. In our team, discipline and a sense of humor work hand in hand to create a warm and friendly work environment. The exceptional skill of each of our employees is what makes us strong. We rely on our multidisciplinary team to promote communication, efficiency, and the best of partnerships.
We are excited to invite a Mechanical Engineer to be part of our awesome team in Moncton. As the title suggests, this Investigator will work on projects and investigations involving building machinery and mechanized equipment failures associated to vehicle fires, and motor vehicle collisions.
Read on to find out what the position looks like…
Reporting to the Moncton Regional Manager, the person leads technical investigations involving mechanical failures, or fire and explosion associated with machinery and, vehicles from initially collecting the evidence on site to preparing the final technical report and ultimately giving expert testimony in a court if needed.
Are you passionate about problem solving? Get out your Sherlock Holmes suit and come investigate with CEP Forensics' team of investigation engineers.
Essential Job Functions

• Visit the location of the incident and record and gather facts and evidence regarding the background and circumstances surrounding the incident.
• Always follow HSE guidelines, procedures, and policies. Ensure the safety of yourself, others, and assets.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities. Promote CEP as an effective business partner. Identify potential clients, build business relationships, and generate new business.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and execute all phases according to internal and external standards.
• Prepare final investigation finding reports that may be in the form of a brief letter style or a detailed, illustrated report depending on the complexity of the case.
• Conduct or lead investigations into motor-vehicle collisions involving motor vehicles of all types.
• Review technical documentation that may include engineering drawings, relevant standards, regulations, codes, operating manuals, and maintenance records.
• Conduct or lead investigations to determine the root and cause of fire and explosion, and/or mechanical breakage of vehicles including passenger, commercial, powersport vehicles, and equipment including farm, industrial, manufacturing, and off-road mobile machinery, etc.
• As needed, carefully dismantle components or assemblies in a systematic and non-destructive manner to obtain and preserve the evidence.
• Conduct technical investigations related to applied General and industrial mechanics (Manufacturing and production equipment, methods, plumbing, vehicles and machinery)

The ideal candidate will

• Be able to present, teach, mentor, or otherwise explain technical concepts to colleagues and clients.
• Possess excellent synthesis, analysis, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Possess a strong knowledge of motor vehicles, machinery, and equipment, as well as typical failure mechanisms and types of testing with the ability to use a variety of test equipment and devices.
• Have excellent technical writing skills and proficiency with MS Office, and Google Apps.
• Be proficient in speaking and writing in English, and French.

Requirements

• Be registered or be eligible to register as a Professional Engineer within the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland.
• University degree in Mechanical Engineering or a recognized equivalent.
• CFEI and/or CVFI certification, an asset.
• 5 years of relevant experience in automotive engineering, general mechanics, and/or industrial applied mechanics.