Jason M. Mattice

About Jason M. Mattice

At S-E-A Limited, employ an array of analytical forensic engineering techniques, simulations and tests to identify the physical injury factors present during a particular event so as to determine whether the alleged injuries are consistent with the accident. Evaluate injuries and property damage allegedly caused by industrial or commercial machinery, retail products and heavy equipment purportedly incorrectly designed, functioning improperly or altered after purchase by the consumer/user. Conduct causation studies by reviewing the mode of failure and how the product was being used at the time of the failure.At CNH Industrial, used understanding of simulation, test procedures, and product knowledge to improve product development techniques and improve correlation between theoretical and experimental methods. Used finite element analysis (FEA) to optimize structures, reduce material costs, reduce failures, and improve fatigue life for agricultural and construction equipment. Performed analyses on various agricultural equipment such as combines, tractors, planters, headers, sprayers, cotton pickers, balers, harvesters. Perform analyses on various construction equipment such as tractor loader backhoes, skid steer loaders, crawler dozers, and wheel loaders.Specialties: product failures, accident causation, injury biomechanics, accident reconstruction, project management, product improvement, FEA, structural analysis, signal processing, material modeling, design and test engineering

Experience

1. Discipline Lead, Mechanical Engineering

   S-E-A

   Jun 2017 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Performs forensic investigations and engineering analyses as they pertain to accident reconstruction, product liability, and performance matters related to failures of or issues arising from machines, mechanical systems, motor vehicles, and commercial and industrial equipment. Specific examples include manufacturing equipment, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, power equipment, food processing equipment, aerial lifts, cranes, forklifts, machine tools, plumbing systems, hydraulic systems, pressure cookers, exercise equipment, and consumer products. Experience with accident reconstruction in the areas of structural analysis, product dynamics, stability, design specifications, dimensional tolerances, machine guarding, causation, avoidance opportunity, and visibility. Conducts design and failure analyses of mechanical devices and products employing physical testing, design evaluation, CAD drawings and models, photogrammetry, laser scanning, as well as static and dynamic finite element analysis simulations. Interpretation and identification of applicable standards and codes for workplace accidents and product liability matters. Responsible for conducting and completing individual mechanical engineering projects and product testing. Performs non-litigative product research, testing, and development to assess product performance and functionality.

Education

• University of Virginia

  MS, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  2003 — 2006

• University of Virginia

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1999 — 2003