Design Engineer Expert Witnesses

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Design engineer expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including product design, mechanical systems, manufacturing, and industrial engineering. Some of the most common specialties include failure analysis, human factors, CAD modeling, safety engineering, and standards compliance. They can opine on the effects of design defects, inadequate testing, warnings, maintenance, and alternative design choices on accidents and product performance.

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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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What Can a Design Engineer Expert Witness Opine On?

Concept Development

Creating initial design ideas and specifications.

3D Modeling

Building digital models using CAD software.

Prototyping

Creating physical models for testing and evaluation.

Design Testing

Evaluating designs for functionality and performance.

Technical Documentation

Preparing detailed drawings and specifications.

Design Review

Assessing designs with stakeholders for feedback.

FAQs for Design Engineer Expert Witnesses

What is a design engineer expert witness?

A design engineer expert witness is a qualified engineer who explains technical design issues in legal cases. They assist by reviewing plans and records, giving expert testimony, and clarifying complex engineering disputes.

What types of cases can a Design Engineer expert witness opine on?

A Design Engineer expert witness opines on product design defects, mechanical failures, safety compliance, manufacturing errors, patents, standards of care, and engineering negligence cases.

How can a Design Engineer expert witness bolster technical aspects of liability arguments?

A Design Engineer expert witness bolsters technical liability arguments by explaining design standards, analyzing failures, and linking engineering evidence to alleged negligence.

What specialized training qualifies a Design Engineer expert witness to analyze product failures?

A Design Engineer expert witness is qualified to analyze product failures through formal engineering degrees, specialized design coursework, industry certifications, and hands-on failure analysis experience.

How does a Design Engineer expert witness evaluate compliance with applicable engineering standards?

A Design Engineer expert witness evaluates compliance by comparing designs and documentation to relevant engineering standards, codes, best practices, test data, and industry guidelines.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting design engineer expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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