Senior Managing Consultant; Biomedical Engineering

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Full Time Miami, Miami, FL, US

5 days ago Requisition

About ESi

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and failure analysis firm. We are frequently retained by law firms, insurance companies, and manufacturers to answer complex technical questions on projects ranging from small, focused investigations to large-scale, high-profile losses.

Our work spans a wide range of challenges, including major transportation accidents, equipment and product failures, personal injury claims, and damage to residential, commercial, and industrial structures. The variety, complexity, and real-world impact of our projects create deeply fulfilling and intellectually engaging careers for our consultants.

At ESi, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your own path while being supported by a collaborative culture, national expertise, and industry-leading resources.

Why ESi

ESi’s BMES (Biomedical Engineering & Sciences) Practice evaluates medical, diagnostic, and drug-delivery products across the full product life cycle. The team supports investigations, risk assessments, and product liability matters using testing, modeling, and data‑driven analysis to ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.

About This Role

The Senior Managing Consultant will lead and execute complex technical consulting, forensic engineering, R&D, and product evaluation engagements involving medical devices, life‑sciences instrumentation, and multidisciplinary engineered systems. This role combines technical leadership, client development, project execution, and mentorship responsibilities to support the continued growth and scalability of the BMES practice. The ideal candidate brings a strong consulting orientation, systems‑level engineering perspective, and demonstrated ability to lead large, technically complex projects in regulated environments:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigations, failure analyses, and technical consulting engagements involving medical devices, biomaterials, surgical equipment, and complex engineered systems in support of product liability litigation and industrial clients.
• Conduct and oversee root‑cause investigations involving mechanical, electrical, software, fluidic, optical, and integrated biomedical systems using advanced imaging, experimental, analytical, and numerical methods.
• Investigate and evaluate the interactions between patients, clinicians, and medical devices across orthopaedic, spine, cardiovascular, neurological, ophthalmic, biologic, and combination‑product applications.
• Assess product performance, safety, functionality, and reliability to support product development, risk assessment, scientific marketing, regulatory activities, and failure analysis studies for devices in development and clinical use.
• Lead and execute research and development initiatives for medical device clients, including technology assessment, product evaluation, and technical due diligence activities within regulated environments.
• Provide technical consulting and expert analysis related to intellectual property, regulatory compliance, FDA‑related matters, and product liability litigation.
• Develop clear, scientifically rigorous, and defensible technical opinions, reports, presentations, and other deliverables for clients, attorneys, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and oversee project planning, staffing, budgeting, scheduling, execution, and resource allocation to ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Monitor project progress, resolve technical and operational challenges, and provide technical leadership and guidance to project personnel throughout all phases of execution.
• Coordinate technical activities and communications with clients, governmental agencies, including the FDA, and other external stakeholders on behalf of clients.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop junior and midcareer consultants through technical…