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Mechanical engineering expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including automotive engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and product design. Some of the most common specialties for mechanical engineering expert witnesses also include biomechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and robotics. They have provided opinions on the effects of product liability, patent infringement, mechanical failure analysis, accident reconstruction, and safety standards.

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Mr. Jim DavisView profile

ID: 10045

Mr. Jim Davis

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Texas

This offshore oil product design expert has over 40 years of experience in the field. He earned his BS in technology design at Texa A&M University. This expert holds memberships in the Society of Petroleum Engineers and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. He has published 4 peer-reviewed articles. Formerly, this expert served as a Project Manager/Engineer, as a Rig...

Mechanical Equipment and System Failure & Material Failure Analysis Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Equipment and System Failure & Material Failure Analysis Expert Witness

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Louisiana

This highly-qualified expert has 15 years of experience in the field of engineering, with his work focused on mechanical equipment and system failure, as well as material failure analysis. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Louisiana Tech University and is licensed as a professional engineer in 6 states and 2 Canadian provinces. He holds several certifications, including...

Dr. Mariusz Ziejewski, PhDView profile

ID: 11465

Dr. Mariusz Ziejewski, PhD

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North Dakota

Dr. Mariusz Ziejewski has 45 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned both his BS in Engineering and MS in Engineering from UTP University of Science and Technology Bydgoszcz, followed by a Ph.D. in Engineering from North Dakota State University. Formerly, this expert held roles as the Director of both the Impact Biomechanics Laboratory and Automotive Systems...

Human Factors  Ergonomics and Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Human Factors Ergonomics and Engineering Expert Witness

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Colorado

This is a highly qualified expert who is capable of reviewing the case at hand. He is highly published and has considerable professional and academic experience in the field of ergonomics and engineering, making him capable of commenting on the potential for negligence on the part of the defendant in this case. The areas in which he has consulted with attorneys may be broadly characterized as...

Dr. William LevinsonView profile

ID: 12150

Dr. William Levinson

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Pennsylvania

This highly-qualified expert has 37 years of experience in applied statistical analysis and quality management. He earned his BS in chemistry from Pennsylvania State University, a MS in chemical engineering from Cornell University, and a MS in operations research and applied statistics as well as a MBA from Union College. He is a licensed professional engineer and has numerous academic...

Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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Pennsylvania

This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. In addition to contributing to over 200 presentations in 38 countries, he has been extensively published in his field and is an established expert in forensic mechanical engineering. His expertise includes accident investigation and medical device liability. He now serves as a Senior Forensic Consultant for a biomechanics and...

Mr. Kyle Stephen Bowell, PE, CFEI, CVFIView profile

ID: 121834

Mr. Kyle Bowell, PE, CFEI, CVFI

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Colorado

Mr. Kyle S. Bowell has 13 years of experience in Engineering with expertise in Forensic Engineering and Fire and Explosion Investigation. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. Today, this expert is a Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator and Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator granted by the National Association of Fire Investigators and licensed as a...

Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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Maryland

This forensic engineering expert has practiced as an Engineering Consultant and Expert Witness since 1982. Testifying in City, County, State and Federal courts as a Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer and Safety Engineer, he is known nationwide for his integrity, careful and thorough investigation of claims, expert analysis and professional courtroom presentation.

Dr. Bryan Robert Durig, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 124756

Dr. Bryan Durig, PhD, PE

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South Carolina

Dr. Bryan R. Durig has 30 years of experience in Mechanical and Metallurgical Engineering. He earned his BS, MS, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina, as well as an MBA from the University of South Carolina. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida,...

Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics Expert Witness

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Connecticut

This expert received his BS and MS from the Mechanical Engineering Department at MIT and is a licensed engineer in NY and CT. He currently works as a forensic/consulting engineer at a private engineering firm. His investigative and analytic experience includes motor vehicle accident reconstruction, biomechanics, product design and safety, and computer simulation and animation. He has also served...

Mr. John August Desch, PEView profile

ID: 125042

Mr. John Desch, PE

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New Jersey

Mr. John A. Desch has 47 years of experience in the fields of Civil and Traffic Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Dayton. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of New Jersey, New York, and...

Automotive Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Automotive Safety Expert Witness

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California

This expert has 25-plus years of Automotive Safety Research and Development, Accident Reconstruction, Concept Vehicle Design and Manufacture as a Scientist Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Systems Engineer, (Design, Development, Manufacturing and Test Engineer). Qualified as a Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstruction and Bio-Mechanical Engineering Expert in Los Angeles, Orange,...

Mr. Jeff FeldermanView profile

ID: 12943

Mr. Jeff Felderman

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Colorado

This expert has more than 30 years of experience in structural engineering, design and project management. These projects include structures for government, the industrial sector, retail stores, schools and universities, and healthcare facilities in addition to civil infrastructure. He earned his BS from the University of Wyoming and is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple stages. This...

Mechanical Engineering And Medical Device Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering And Medical Device Expert Witness

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Maryland

This expert has over 40 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. His research in tribology, machining of advanced materials, medical device design, dental materials, and high temperature coatings is widely recognized in the scientific and engineering communities. He has published over two hundred fifty papers and reports related to machining of ceramics, mechanisms and mechanics of...

Mr. George Michael Saunders, PE, CFEIView profile

ID: 129478

Mr. George Saunders, PE, CFEI

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Maryland

Mr. George M. Saunders Jr. has 33 years of experience in Engineering and Mechanics with expertise in Accidents and Safety. He earned his BS in Physics from Frostburg State University, and his BS and MEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator by the National Association of Fire Investigators, a...

Motorcycle Expert WitnessView profile

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Motorcycle Expert Witness

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Minnesota

This expert has over 25 years of experience in the motorcycle dealership industry, primarily with Harley-Davidson motorcycles. His roles have spanned technical service and operations. In addition to serving as an expert witness and technical consultant, he manages a team of service professionals as the Service Operations Manager for a Harley-Davidson dealership.

Dr. David TorrentView profile

ID: 12956

Dr. David Torrent

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Arizona

This highly qualified expert of engineering earned has over 10 years of experience in design. He earned his BS and MS from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. He went on to complete an additional MS and a PhD in civil engineering at the University of Texas, Austin. He is a licensed registered industrial engineer and a member of the Construction Industry Institute. Formerly, he has served as...

Mechanical and Forensic Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical and Forensic Engineering Expert Witness

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Georgia

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert has over 30 years of experience as an engineer. He received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is a Registered Professional Engineer in 9 states. A member of both the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, he has published several articles on various issues including cranes...

Mr. Walter Karl Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFIIView profile

ID: 130024

Mr. Walter Rothfuss, PE, CFEI, CFII

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Maryland

Mr. Walter K. Rothfuss has 46 years of experience in Forensic Engineering and he earned his BS in Engineering from University of Maryland, College Park. Today, this expert is certified as a Fire and Explosion Investigator and as a Fire Investigation Instructor through the National Association of Fire Investigators. He is also licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of Maryland and...

Mechanical Engineering Expert WitnessView profile

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Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness

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Arizona

This engineer is an expert in the areas of fire causation and consumer product defects as well as construction materials and workmanship issues. He has specific expertise with installation and maintenance of household appliances including stoves and ovens. He belongs to a number of societies in the engineering field including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the National Academy...

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The Average Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $325

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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.

  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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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

    $400

    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.

Mechanical Engineering Expert Witness FAQs

A mechanical engineering expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving machinery, automotive systems, HVAC, and other mechanical devices. They can offer insights on design, manufacturing, maintenance, and failure analysis.

Cases that often require a mechanical engineering expert include product liability suits, patent disputes, industrial accidents, vehicle collisions, and construction defects.

Yes. Mechanical engineering experts can analyze patents and technical documents to determine if there has been an infringement or violation of proprietary technology.

Yes. Subspecialties can include automotive engineering, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, robotics, and more. The specific expertise needed will depend on the case details.

In product liability cases, these experts can evaluate design flaws, manufacturing defects or improper usage instructions that may have led to injury or damage.

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