Biomechanical Engineering Position
Design Research Engineering LLC
Design Research Engineering LLC (DRE), located in Novi, Michigan, and Houston, Texas, is a company providing engineering consulting services principally involving the analysis and performance of consumer products, which may be involved in product liability litigation. Established in 1996 by engineers with an average of 20 years experience in industry, our services include the investigation and analysis of automotive, marine, and consumer products accidents, mechanical malfunction, or structural failure. DRE provides their clients with a broad range of engineering and analytical capabilities, which can be technically challenging projects. DRE offers a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive employee benefit package. Website: www.dreng.com.
Job Description - Project Engineer, Biomechanics
-This is a permanent onsite position in Houston, TX, available immediately.
-This position entails evaluating human motion, injury mechanisms, and injury potential during these different events and analyzing if and how these injuries may have been prevented or mitigated
- Critically reviewing technical and non-technical materials, including witness statements and testimony, investigative file materials, photographs, and medical records.
- Extracting and synthesizing key findings from materials reviewed and preparing summaries for internal and external (client) presentations.
- Researching and analyzing biomechanical literature, scientific literature, and test data as it relates to human kinematics, injury mechanisms, and injury potential.
- Planning and executing vehicle and crash simulator (HYGE sled) testing with human participants and/or anthropomorphic test devices (crash test dummies).
- Analyzing and interpreting test data and high-speed video generated during vehicle and crash simulator testing.
- Managing large-scale projects and interacting with colleagues and clients in a cost-efficient manner.
- Effectively communicating complex, biomechanical analyses to both technical and non-technical audiences in written and presentation (PowerPoint) format.
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in Biomechanics, Bioengineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Self-starter who thrives in a small-team environment with minimum of supervision.
- Willingness to travel extensively as required (generally limited to domestic locations).
- Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Send Resume to (email preferred):
Amy Bumbaugh
Design Research Engineering
46475 DeSoto Court
Novi, MI 48377
bumbaugh@dreng.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
