Manufacturing Expert Witnesses in Illinois

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Manufacturing expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including industrial engineering, product design, quality control, safety regulations, and supply chain management. Some of the most common specialties among manufacturing expert witnesses also include lean manufacturing, process optimization, production planning, materials handling, and equipment maintenance. They have provided opinions on the effects of workplace safety standards, product defects, manufacturing processes, patent infringement, and supply chain disruptions.

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Paul HardingView profile

ID: 154130

Mr. Paul Harding

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Illinois

This expert has over 40 years experience in architectural design. He received his bachelor of architecture degree from Ball State University and his master of architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed additional training at the University of Venice Institute of Architecture in Italy. He is a certified and licensed architect, as well as an elected fellow of the...

Casualty Actuary Expert WitnessView profile

E-010241

Casualty Actuary Expert Witness

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Illinois

This fully credentialed actuary has a special focus on warranties, extended warranties, and service contracts. He regularly speaks at conferences such as the Warranty Chain Management and Warranty Innovations conferences, as well as being an Advisory Board member of the Global Warranty & Service Contract Association (GWSCA). He has authored 4 publications relating to warranties and actuarial...

Dave OgdenView profile

ID: 26599

Mr. Dave Ogden

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert earned his BS in Industrial Technology from Illinois State University and is a TUV certified functional safety engineer. He has 20 years of experience as a machine builder and has spent the last seven years as a machine guarding consultant. Formerly, he has serviced as the manager of sentinel machine safety and a functional safety engineer at GP Strategies. Currently,...

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Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert WitnessView profile

E-009353

Industrial Engineering and Hazardous Materials Transportation Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified hazardous materials transportation expert earned his BS in Industrial Engineering, his MS in Engineering Management, and his PhD from Kennedy Western University. This expert has been involved in the development and implementation of hazardous materials safety regulations for more than 30 years and has been responsible for a broad range of domestic and international hazardous...

Product Development & Industrial Design Expert WitnessView profile

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Product Development & Industrial Design Expert Witness

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Illinois

This expert has been involved in Product Development and new product innovation for over 25 years, serving in various positions in both the corporate and consulting settings. In his current position, he is responsible for New Product Development and Innovation as well as managing the day to day product development and brand development activities. I have held similar corporate positions at Body...

The Average Manufacturing Expert Witness
Charges $375 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $425

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $375

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Manufacturing Expert Witness FAQs

A manufacturing expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on manufacturing processes, standards, and safety regulations. They can help clarify complex technical issues to the court.

Cases involving product liability, industrial accidents, patent infringement, or disputes over manufacturing contracts often benefit from a manufacturing expert's testimony.

Yes, many manufacturing experts specialize in areas like automotive production, food processing, pharmaceuticals, or electronics, providing deeper insight into these specific sectors.

In product liability cases, they can analyze whether a defect resulted from the manufacturing process and if proper safety protocols were followed during production.

Familiarity with industry standards helps them determine if there was any deviation from accepted practices that may have contributed to an incident or dispute.

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