Mechanical Engineer Expert Witness

Keywords

Engineering, Mechanical, trucks, automobiles, motorcycles, buses, forklifts, tractor, trailers, machine design, accident reconstructionist, service station procedures, fuel injection, ignition, Airbags, Dunk Tanks & Water Rides, All-terrain Vehicles, Antilock Brake Systems, Automotive Electronics, Axles, DOT Regulations, Cooling Systems, Loaders, Backhoes, Engine Failures, Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles, Mixers, Fuel Systems, Air Brakes, Machinery, Wheels, Tires, Ignition Systems, Hydraulic Lifts & Jacks, Low-speed Impacts, FMVSS Regulations, Mopeds, Motorcycles, NHTSA Recalls, Lawn Mowers, Off-road Vehicles, Hydraulic Brake Systems, Seatbelts, Amusement Park Rides, Speed Analysis/Determination, Steering & Suspension Systems, Staged/Fraudulent Claims, Sudden Acceleration, Tow Trucks, Vehicle Fires & Explosions, Towing Procedures, Tractors, BOCA Building Codes, NYC Building Codes, Slips, Trips, Falls, Time and Distance Determination

Expert Witness No.796

New Jersey

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ 1978

Certifications

Registered Professional Engineer

State of New Jersey

State of Connecticut

ASE Certified Master Auto Technician

ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician

ASE Certified Automobile Advanced Level Engine Performance

Mechanics Education Association Certified in:

GM Port Fuel Injection & Distributorless Ignition Systems

GM Computerized Carburetor Controls & Throttle Body Fuel Injection Systems

R-12 Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling

Ford Electronic Engine Control Systems

Chrysler Computerized Engine Controls

Superior Court of the State of New Jersey Mediator

Professional Affiliations

Society of Automotive Engineers

New Jersey Association of Accident Reconstructionists

National Association of Fire Investigators

American Council of Engineering Companies

American Society for Testing and Materials

F09 Tire Committee

F13 Safety and Traction for Footwear Committee

F24 Amusement Rides and Devices

Experience

Forensic Engineer – Engineering Consultant, NJ.

Automotive systems failure analysis, product failure/liability and defect analysis, vehicle examinations, improper repair procedures, seat belt/air bag restraints, ABS brake failures, vehicular fire cause & origin investigation, NHTSA recalls, hydraulic lifts & jacks, amusement rides & devices, machine design, 11/98-present

Service Station owner/operator – B&G Auto Service, Inc., Jackson, NJ. Managed three technicians and three attendants, schedule and perform repairs to customer vehicles, established continuing education for technicians, coordinated acquisition of real estate and development of property, towing and recovery service for Jackson Police Department 3/82-5/96

Senior Applications Engineer – Omega Engineering, Stamford, CT. Responsible for production of all non-catalog orders, training sales staff, liaison between prototype machine shop and engineering, specialist in temperature measurement and control devices 12/78-3/82

Design Engineer – Izon Corporation, Stamford, CT. Developed cassette drive system, microfilm imaging system, reflector design 6/78-12/78

Team Engineer and Technical Advisor – DiGree Racing, Jackson, NJ. Wall Stadium Street Stock race car drivetrain and suspension preparation, all aspects of maintaining a competitive oval track car 6/95-present

Online Troubleshooter – Mechanics Education Association, Maplewood, NJ. Online technical advisor assisting members in diagnosing customer vehicles

Class Instructor – Mechanics Education Association, Maplewood, NJ. Prepared and taught seminar in “Semiconductor Materials in Automotive Applications”

President – L&P Custom Builders, Inc., Jackson, NJ. Residential additions and modifications, prepared proposals and plans, coordinated subcontractors and building inspections 6/94-9/95

Continuing Education & Training

Bendix Heavy Duty Vehicle Air Brake Systems and Components Operation and Maintenance

Air bag theory and operation

ABS brake theory and operation

Air-conditioning theory and operation

Mitsubishi/Chrysler/Hyundai computerized engine controls

Cadillac Digital Fuel Injection

Toyota computerized engine controls

Bosch fuel injection systems

Volvo fuel injection systems

GM Computer Controlled Carburetor repair and adjustment

Jeep/Eagle/Renault computerized engine controls

GM Central Port Injection systems

Ford & Chrysler Distributorless Ignition Systems

Nissan computerized engine controls

Non-computerized control driveability complaint diagnosis

Turbocharging and Supercharging

Honda computerized engine controls

Specific Experience & Interests

Airbags

FMVSS Regulations

All-terrain Vehicles

Antilock Brake Systems

Automotive Electronics

Axles

Commercial Vehicles

DOT Regulations

Cooling Systems

Loaders & Backhoes

Engine Failures

Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles

HVAC systems

Mixers

Fuel Systems

Air Brakes

Machinery

Wheels & Tires

Ignition Systems

Mopeds

Motorcycles

Low-speed Impacts

NHTSA Recalls

Lawn Mowers

Off-road Vehicles

Seatbelts

Amusement Park Rides

Time & Distance Determination

Steering & Suspension Systems

Staged/Fraudulent Claims

Sudden Acceleration

Tow Trucks

Vehicle Fires & Explosions

Towing Procedures

Hitches & Couplers

Tractors

Hydraulic Lifts & Jacks