SCIENTIFIC & ENGINEERING SERVICES

Practical Solutions.
Defensible Results.
Measurable Impact.

JFAssociates specializes in helping employers, government agencies, and law firms solve complex workplace, labor, safety, and litigation challenges with defensible engineering analysis.

30+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
7K+
OFFICE EVALUATIONS
20K+
EMPLOYEES TRAINED
F500
CLIENTS SERVED
PhD, PE & CPE Certified
Board certified ergonomists & licensed engineers
Minority-Owned Small Business
Washington, DC metropolitan area
Hundreds of Published Articles
Internationally recognized research expertise
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30+
YEARS IN BUSINESS
7,000+
OFFICE EVALUATIONS
20,000+
EMPLOYEES TRAINED
100s
PUBLISHED ARTICLES
WHAT WE DO

Our Services

Each project receives a customized approach tailored to your operations and workforce — allowing us to deliver more cost savings and added value. Our engineers are highly qualified, detail-oriented, and experienced, combining scientific rigor with practical, real-world insight.

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Ergonomics

Comprehensive workplace evaluations, ergonomics program development, and employee training — plus expert litigation support and suitable seating expert witness services across manufacturing, office, laboratory, retail, and government environments.

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Time Study, Time Analysis & Standards

Industry-leading time study and labor standards development across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and healthcare. Specializing in FLSA compliance, donning & doffing, security screening, misclassification analysis, and defensible expert litigation support.

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Safety & Health

OSHA compliance audits, safety & health program development, regulatory training, and root-cause incident investigations — helping organizations reduce risk, avoid citations, and build proactive safety cultures.

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Job Analysis & Accommodation

Objective job analysis, ADA-compliant accommodation planning, and return-to-work assessments — plus Section 508 accessibility compliance services for federal agencies and government contractors.

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Process Improvement

Data-driven process improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies — from workflow analysis and time study to staffing optimization and performance measurement — delivering measurable, sustainable results.

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Test & Evaluation

Objective testing, performance evaluation, and validation studies to measure outcomes and support decision-making.

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JFA engineers at work
Minority-Owned
Small Business
Washington, DC
Metro Area
ABOUT JFA

About Us

JFAssociates, Inc. is a minority-owned small business located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializing in scientific and engineering services for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and law firms.

Our principals and engineers are internationally recognized for their research, publications, and practical field expertise. Every project receives our full attention — handled confidentially by expert engineers who combine rigorous methodology with actionable, real-world solutions.

CLIENTS
Fortune 500, Government
Agencies & Law Firms
SECTORS
Aerospace, Automotive, Healthcare,
Manufacturing, Retail, Defense & more
  • PhD, PE, CPE certified principals with international research recognition
  • Hundreds of published articles in peer-reviewed journals
  • Customized approach on every project for maximum client value
  • Expert confidential handling by degreed, experienced engineers
OUR PEOPLE

Our Team

Our Principals, Engineers and Associated Consultants.

Principals & Engineers
Anand Subramanian Iyer
Anand Subramanian Iyer
PhD, CPE, ASP, CSSBB

Principal with deep expertise in ergonomics, safety, and time study. Widely recognized for precise work measurement and expert testimony in FLSA class action cases.

Ergonomics Safety Six Sigma
Jeff Fernandez
Jeff Fernandez
PhD, PE, CPE

Principal engineer with internationally recognized expertise in ergonomics, time study, and engineering litigation. Lead expert in seating and off-the-clock cases.

Ergonomics Time Study Litigation
Zach Harrison
Zach Harrison
BSIE, CSSGB, CEAS
Ergonomics Time Study
Briana Cardenas
Briana Cardenas
MS, CSSBB
Six Sigma Analysis
Associated Consultants
Richard Wyatt
Richard Wyatt
PhD, CPE
Ergonomics
Gabriel Ibarra-Mejia
Gabriel Ibarra-Mejia
MD, PhD
Medical
Sang D. Choi
Sang D. Choi
PhD, CSP, CPE
Safety Ergonomics
WHY CHOOSE JFA

Built on Expertise
& Integrity

Our clients return because of the results we deliver and the lasting relationships we build on every engagement.

PhD-Level Engineers

Our principals hold doctoral degrees and are board-certified CPEs — internationally recognized for hundreds of peer-reviewed publications and research contributions.

Customized Approach

Every project receives an individualized approach — no cookie-cutter solutions. We combine scientific rigor with practical, field-tested insight tailored to your operations and workforce.

Court-Tested Results

Our defensible, data-driven analyses have been used in state and federal courts — including the U.S. Supreme Court — covering FLSA class actions, OSHA citations, ADA accommodation, and suitable seating cases.

Cross-Industry Expertise

We serve Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and law firms across aerospace, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, defense, financial institutions, and more.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

Hear from the attorneys and organizations we've worked with.

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Your Project

Whether you need an ergonomics assessment, time study expert, or litigation support, our team is ready to help. Reach out for a free initial consultation.

LOCATION
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
HOURS
Mon – Fri  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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