Manufacturing Expert Witnesses in Michigan

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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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Allise Okin Wachs, MA, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 137970

Dr. Allise Wachs, MA, MS, PhD

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Michigan

Dr. Allise Wachs has over 33 years of experience in Reliability, Statistics, and Failure Analysis. She received a dual BS degree in Mathematics and Statistics, an MA in Statistics, an MS in Industrial Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Operations Research, all at the University of Michigan. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Faculty at the University of Michigan, as a...

Technology Manufacturing and Equipment Disputes Expert WitnessView profile

E-452697

Technology Manufacturing and Equipment Disputes Expert Witness

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Michigan

This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of technology manufacturing. He received his BS in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University before earning his MBA from the University of Michigan. He is a certified professional engineer and a member of several organizations, including the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Society of Automotive...

Donald John Hoffmann, CFI, PE, PhDView profile

ID: 6030127

Dr. Donald Hoffmann, CFI, PE, PhD

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Michigan

Dr. Donald J. Hoffmann has 37 years of experience in the field of Chemical Engineering. He earned his BS in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and both his MS and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University. Today he is a Certified Fire Investigator through the International Association of Arson Investigators and a Fire Investigator through the Alabama Fire...

J. Scott KnoyView profile

ID: 41434

Mr. J. Scott Knoy

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Michigan

This expert earned his BS at the University of Michigan and his MBA at Lawrence Technological University. He has formally served as the regional sales manager of Gleason Sales and the vice president of sales and marketing at German Machine Tools of America, he then went on to become president of German Machine Tools of America. Currently, he is the business director of an industrial tools company...

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Dr Marika WalkerView profile

ID: 6081073

Dr. Marika Walker, PhD , MS

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Michigan

Dr Marika Walker has specialized experience in the fields of Engineering & Mechanics: Biomechanics, Manufacturing: Textiles & Apparel, Engineering & Mechanics: Product Design. They earned their PhD in Kinesiology from University of Georgia, MS in Textile Engineering from North Carolina State University. Currently, they work as a Founder and Research Scientist at ADEPT Movement Academy, Founder...

Dr Nathan Ray SoderborgView profile

ID: 6987511

Dr. Nathan Soderborg, CRE, CSSBB, PhD

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Michigan

Dr. Nathan R. Soderborg has 32 years of experience in Data Science. He earned his BS in Mathematics from Brigham Young University and his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Michigan. He then went on to receive his MS in Engineering Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Reliability Engineer by the...

The Average Manufacturing Expert Witness
Charges $375 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $325

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  • Deposition Fee

    $375

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  • Court Fee

    $425

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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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