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Brian Tenace

Mechanical Engineer

Irmo, SC24 years+ years experience
Forensic Mechanical Engineering – Aerial Lifts, Heavy Machinery, and Fenestration Systems

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Professional Summary

Brian Tenace, MSME, PE, FM PC® is a mechanical engineering expert specializing in products liability and industrial accident investigation. With a career encompassing mechanical design, safety analysis, and property loss assessment, he brings a multifaceted engineering perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating equipment failures, assessing construction defects, and evaluating whether safety standards were met in machinery-related incidents.

Mr. Tenace has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving cases related to aerial lifts, construction defects, and fire and explosion analysis. His Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, along with the FenestrationMaster® Professional Certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving heavy machinery and equipment damage.

Work Experience

Brian Tenace is a Senior Consulting Engineer at The Warren Group, Inc. in Irmo, South Carolina, since 2025. He has held positions such as Mechanical Design Engineer at EMCO and Compliance Engineer/Engineering Supervisor at E-One (REV Group). With a career spanning over two decades, he has also worked at WinDoor, Inc., Custom Window Systems, Inc., and The Protective Group, Inc.

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Brian Tenace specializes in mechanical engineering consulting, focusing on failure analysis and machine design.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on mechanical failures
  • 2training on machine safety
  • 3analyzing property loss related to mechanical incidents

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Florida · 2001

  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Florida · 2008

  • Executive Master of Business Administration in Business Administration

    University of Florida · 2014

Licenses

  • Professional EngineerState of Florida (FL)
  • Professional EngineerState of Georgia (GA)
  • Professional EngineerState of Illinois (IL)
  • Professional EngineerState of North Carolina (NC)
  • Professional EngineerState of Texas (TX)
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