Pierce D. Umberger

Dr. Pierce Umberger is a Senior Managing Consultant with Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi). His background includes mechanical engineering and materials science, with expertise in applied mechanics, stress analysis, fatigue and fracture mechanics, finite element analysis (FEA), as well as characterization and analysis of polymers, metals, and composite materials. In addition to his analytical background, Dr. Umberger has experience in instrumentation and testing, including data acquisition and development of custom fixture and test designs.

Dr. Umberger has broad experience in the analysis of complex, multidisciplinary failures involving mechanical components and systems in the automotive, rail, aviation, consumer products, construction, and building products industries. His investigative background includes consumer products, automotive, truck, and rail mechanical systems, vehicle dynamics, exercise and recreational equipment, as well as medical devices.