Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Analyst for a contract-to-hire role with a premier management consulting client in Atlanta, GA.
Role Overview:
The Mechanical Engineering Analyst will support client growth, sustainability, productivity, and innovation initiatives. Working in small teams (– analysts/experts), you will help shape current and future product portfolios while driving cost reduction and margin improvement across engineering, procurement, and product management. Engagements often involve on-site collaboration with client stakeholders to diagnose, analyze, and implement tailored business initiatives. Success requires strong individual ownership, impact, and client collaboration.
Key Responsibilities & Analyses:
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Reverse engineering of products and services
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Identification of critical specifications and feature/attribute comparisons
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Product cost modeling to support design and procurement decisions
Industry Exposure Includes:
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Automotive
- Aerospace
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Consumer electronics
- Global energy and materials
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Light/heavy industrial
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Medical
You will collaborate with a global network of consultants within the firm's Operations practice and Design Labs, contributing to firm-wide knowledge development. The Operations practice blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution to solve complex operational challenges. Design Labs partner closely with clients on integrated product development and procurement, balancing customer needs, competitive offerings, and manufacturing/distribution costs. The team leverages tools, software, and experience across levers such as product matrix optimization, complexity reduction, design for manufacturing/assembly, and commercial excellence.
Required Skills & Experience:
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+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience (, R&D, testing, prototyping, systems integration); experience with Tier / automotive suppliers, high-tech hardware, or advanced manufacturing preferred
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Strong mechanical system and component design knowledge
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Familiarity with CAD/simulation tools (, SolidWorks)
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Strong communication skills; effective in multinational environments; self-motivated and proactive
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Ability to work independently or collaboratively; comfortable with ambiguity and minimal direction
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Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients
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Experience managing multiple priorities and initiating projects
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Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
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Excellent presentation skills; able to clearly explain complex mechanical concepts
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NCEES FE certification or PE licensure preferred
Education:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field required (top programs preferred, , MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Caltech, Georgia Tech)
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Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of