Senior Mechanical Engineer - Forensic Engineer - Expert Witness

Over the past 25 years, Alpine Engineering & Design has remained a small shop on purpose. We believe that work should not only provide purpose and fulfillment but should also be a vehicle to chase your larger goals and dreams.

If you are currently at a larger organization, you likely understand the tradeoffs:

layers of bureaucracy, limited voice in firm direction, capped upside, and little influence over how your brand develops.

We are looking for one senior mechanical engineering expert witness to join us on our journey, as our current workload is approaching our capacity limits.

• Lead forensic investigations involving mechanical failures and product performance
• Perform root cause analyses using accepted scientific and engineering methodologies
• Prepare clear, persuasive, and defensible expert reports
• Provide deposition and trial testimony
• Consult with attorneys on technical issues and case strategy
• Review and rebut opposing expert opinions
• Mentor and elevate junior engineers

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (MS or PhD preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum of 5 deposition testimonies as an expert witness
• At least 1 trial testimony as a testifying expert
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and persuasively
• High ethical standards and comfort working under legal scrutiny

Alpine is a Mechanical Engineering Consulting Firm that provides product development, forensic engineering and expert witness services on personal injury and patent cases. We provide the engineering expertise to do dangerous things safely. We work in many industries including mobile equipment, construction equipment, material handling equipment, thrill rides, exercise equipment and consumer products including kitchen appliances.

We operate at the intersection of rigorous engineering and persuasive communication. Our opinions are scientifically grounded, clearly expressed, and defensible under scrutiny — in reports, depositions, and at trial.

We care deeply about doing meaningful work, and about doing it well.

• Support from in-house staff who genuinely care about your success
• The opportunity to build your personal brand within the firm
  , not be hidden behind it
• A long-term professional home — not just a platform for billable hours
• The ability to work on a variety of different projects.
• A vehicle for fulfilling your professional and personal goals, what every they may be and how they may change over time.

We communicate to inspire alignment and action. We speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively. People listen because our arguments are scientifically supported. We love teaching — whether to an audience, classroom, coworker, client, or jury.

We stay composed, logical, and good-humored no matter what is going on. We keep perspective, stay poised, and lead with reason. We use emotion when helpful, but are never driven by it.

We take ownership of our success and the company’s success. We ask questions, pursue learning, and constantly look for ways to drive revenue and build our personal brands within the company. We are intrapreneurs.

We love engineering. We thrive on solving open-ended problems and enjoy figuring things out. We are independent and resourceful when we reach our limits. We think critically, act efficiently, and find smart solutions using proven methodologies.

We take pride in doing work that contributes. We care about impact. We are dependable, work hard, and follow through. We care about doing the right work the right way — with pride, purpose, and professionalism.

We are fair, honest, and principled. We respect the rules, regulations, systems, and standards that uphold best practices, integrity, and professionalism.