Mike Simard, PE, PMP, CEP Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Engineering and Manufacturing Expert Witness

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: PACED Engineering Inc
  • Phone: 484-876-1040
  • Cell: 484-678-0933

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Engineering and Manufacturing

Keywords/Search Terms:

Mechanical Engineering, Design, Process Engineering, Industrial Machinery, Industrial Construction, Process Scale-Up, Pilot Plant, Mechanical Equipment, Cost Estimating, Manufacturing Costs, Mechanical Systems, Mechanical Defect, Equipment Failure, Industrial Safety, Workplace Injury, Machinery Accidents

Education:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, ; M.S. Mechanical Engineering, ; M.B.A.,

Years in Practice:

30+

Additional Information

Mechanical engineer with over 30 years of hands-on experience in process design, manufacturing systems, and industrial machinery. I assist clients across a wide range of industries—from early-stage startups to Fortune 100 manufacturers—by applying engineering standards, practical insight, and industry knowledge. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with BSME, MSME, and MBA degrees. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Estimating Professional (CEP). Published author, patent-holding inventor, and technical presenter. Areas of Expertise: • Mechanical failure and root cause analysis • Industrial machinery performance and failure analysis • Manufacturing systems and operations • Process design, scale-up and troubleshooting • Equipment specification, selection, and system integration • Capital projects: pilot plants, full-scale facilities, and retrofits • Material handling, slurry transport, fluid pumping, and mixing systems • Cost estimating & manufacturing costs • Engineering standards of care, quality control, and industrial safety I have led and supported major efforts in plant design, equipment selection, industrial construction, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing. Former full-time faculty member at Villanova University, where I designed and taught courses in mechanical design and engineering economics. Fully bilingual in English and French. Available nationwide for expert witness services including technical analysis, written reports, and testimony.