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Shawn P. Capser, Ph.D., P.E., PStat, CRE

Owner and Consultant

Monroe, Michigan
Reliability Engineering and Statistical Analysis for Automotive Systems Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Shawn P. Capser, Ph.D., P.E., PStat, CRE is a reliability engineering expert specializing in statistical analysis and Six Sigma methodologies in litigation contexts. With a career spanning automotive engineering, statistical modeling, and reliability management, he brings a robust analytical framework to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating component and system reliability, assessing statistical process control, and evaluating whether failures align with industry standards.

Mr. Capser has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving automotive engineering and reliability engineering cases. His Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, along with certifications such as Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) and Accredited Professional Statistician (PStat®), 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 reliability and statistical assessments.

Work Experience

Shawn P. Capser, Ph.D., P.E., PStat, CRE, has over 27 years of experience in engineering and consulting. He is the Owner, Consultant at Praxis Reliability Consulting, LLC. since 2012 and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toledo since 2018. His previous roles include Sr. Consultant at Engineering Systems, Inc., Sr. Reliability Engineering Consultant at International TechneGroup, Inc., and Technical Specialist at AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc.

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Shawn P. Capser specializes in reliability engineering and management for new product development.

Best Use Cases

  • 1consulting on reliability management processes
  • 2expert testimony in reliability-related litigation
  • 3teaching advanced reliability engineering courses

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Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering in Reliability Engineering

    University of Toledo · 2018

  • Master of Science in Statistics in Mathematical Statistics

    University of Toledo · 2020

  • Master of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering in Quality Engineering

    University of Michigan – Dearborn · 2006

  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering in Fluid Mechanics

    University of Toledo · 1997

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

    University of Toledo · 1995

Licenses

  • Licensed Professional EngineerState of Michigan (MI)
  • Accredited Professional Statistician (PStat®)American Statistical Association
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