Mechanical Engineering Analyst

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 (2-3 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:

• Reverse engineering of products and services
• Identification of critical specifications and feature/attribute comparisons
• Product cost modeling to support design and procurement decisions

Industry Exposure Includes:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Consumer electronics
• Global energy and materials
• Light/heavy industrial
• 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:

• 2+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience (e.g., R&D, testing, prototyping, systems integration); experience with Tier 1/2 automotive suppliers, high-tech hardware, or advanced manufacturing preferred
• Strong mechanical system and component design knowledge
• Familiarity with CAD/simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks)
• Strong communication skills; effective in multinational environments; self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively; comfortable with ambiguity and minimal direction
• Willingness to travel and work on-site with clients
• Experience managing multiple priorities and initiating projects
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical
• Excellent presentation skills; able to clearly explain complex mechanical concepts
• NCEES FE certification or PE licensure preferred

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field required (top programs preferred, e.g., MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Caltech, Georgia Tech)
• Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.4

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.