Design Engineer Expert Witnesses

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Design engineer expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, and industrial design. Some of the most common specialties among these expert witnesses also include product design, architectural design, automotive design, aerospace design, and marine design. They have provided opinions on the effects of product liability, patent infringement, safety standards, failure analysis, and design defects.

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $225/hr
Court Fee $225/hr

This expert is an experienced manufacturing engineer with a solid background in 3d modeling, design, layout, and detail for products, tooling fixtures, special machinery, robotics, and conveying systems. He has held numerous senior engineering and design positions throughout his career at firms such as American Conveyor, Adaptive Manufacturing, and ABB Robotics. Currently, he is a lead project engineer at a top engineering firm.

Lead Project Engineer, Top Engineering Firm

Bachelor of Science (BS), National Institute of Technology (NIT)

Massapequa |

New York

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Review Fee $225/hr
Deposition Fee $225/hr
Court Fee $225/hr

This expert is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Ohio with 40+ years working in structure design for marinas and waterfront facilities. Currently, he represents clients in special projects, expert testimony, marina/waterfront design, and regulatory matters through his personal consulting business. The expert earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Carolina and later completed some graduate coursework in Coastal Engineering and Construction Contracts and Law at The Citadel. He is a Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow in the American College of Forensic Examiners. In addition, he has presented at many waterfront/marina design seminars and has authored numerous technical articles on design issues.

President & Owner, A Marina Design Consultancy

Graduate Coursework, The Citadel

Mount Pleasant |

South Carolina

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Review Fee $125/hr
Deposition Fee $250/hr
Court Fee $250/hr

This expert has over 30 years of experience with civil and structural engineering. He gained his BSc in civil engineering from the University of New Mexico, his MSc in structural engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and his MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. He is a registered professional engineer in California, New Mexico, Texas, and Georgia, and the past president of the Georgia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He was honored as Georgia's Engineer of the Year in 2015. Awards include Boy Scouts of America Beaver Award for Youth Exploring Engineer Academy at Georgia Tech. Currently he is the director of engineering of a construction company in Georgia.

Director of Engineering, A Construction Company

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Thunderbird School of Global Management

Cumming |

Georgia

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Review Fee $150/hr
Deposition Fee $150/hr
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This international technology expert has hands-on experience in all aspects of agriculture, including crop production, equipment design, R&D, teaching, manufacturing, and marketing. He has four advanced degrees in business/engineering, including a Ph.D. in the Automation of Technological Processes from the National University of Life and Environmental Science of Ukraine. He has authored 70+ publications and holds 11 U.S. patents, as well as others from Canada, the EU, and Russia. The expert currently works in a product development and marketing capacity for an agricultural systems consultancy.

Director of Marketing & Product Development, An Agriculture Systems Consultancy

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), National University of Life and Environmental Science of Ukraine

Minneapolis |

Minnesota

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

This expert has over 20 years of experience in products engineering. He gained his MBA from Roosevelt University and has 26 patents in his name. He has designed in-ear microphones, consumer earphones, and various acoustic instruments. Currently he serves as the vice president of engineering at a design firm.

Vice President of Engineering, An Acoustic Instruments Company

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Roosevelt University

Crystal Lake |

Illinois

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This well-qualified expert earned his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Bucharest [Romania], his MBA in International Economic Relations from the Academy of Economic Sciences [Romania], and his PhD in Engineering from North Dakota State University. He is active in his field as a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society for Engineering Education, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Management Association. This expert has been granted 10 patents as contribution to innovation in his field. Formerly, he was the Vice President of Engineering for PRISM Enterprises, Inc., an Adjunct Professor of Physics, Engineering and Architecture Department at San Antonio College, and a Senior Design Engineer & Project Manager for Kinetic Concepts, Inc. He is currently an Engineering Coordinator for a top college, the Co-Director for a Science & Mathematics Education Program in a top university, as well as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Engineering for a top university.

Adjunct Professor, Top University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), North Dakota State University

San Antonio |

Texas

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr

This expert earned his BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his MS in product design engineering from Stanford University. He has seven years of industry experience working as a product designer for Ford Motor Company and Volkswagon of America. He has over fifteen years of experience designing products for automotive and home electronics clients. This expert is currently a professor of industrial design at a university in Georgia and the principal of a design and engineering consultancy.

Principal and Design Consultant, An Automotive Design Consultancy in GA

Master of Science (MS), Stanford University

Decatur |

Georgia

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FAQs for Design Engineer Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a Design Engineer expert witness in legal proceedings?

A Design Engineer expert witness provides technical expertise, analyzes design flaws, and offers professional opinions on cases involving product liability, patent infringement, or industrial accidents.

What types of cases can a Design Engineer expert witness handle?

They can handle cases related to mechanical failures, structural integrity issues, safety standards violations, intellectual property disputes, and more.

How can a Design Engineer expert witness help in a patent dispute case?

They can analyze the disputed design for similarities with the patented one, assess whether there's an infringement, and provide an informed opinion based on their expertise.

Are there subspecialties within the field of Design Engineering that could be relevant to my case?

Yes. Subspecialties include automotive design engineering, aerospace design engineering, industrial design engineering, among others. The right subspecialty depends on your case specifics.

Why is it important to hire a Design Engineer expert witness with experience in safety standards?

An expert with safety standards experience can identify if a design adheres to industry regulations and standards, which is crucial in product liability or personal injury cases.

How does Expert Institute select its Design Engineer expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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