Mechanical Engineering Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Mechanical Engineering Analyst for a CONTRACT-TO-HIRE assignment with one of our premier Management Consulting clients in Chicago, IL.

• Evaluate and drive client growth and sustainability opportunities.
• Guide the creation of clients’ current and future portfolio and drive productivity and innovation across engineering, procurement, and product management.
• Work in teams of 2‑3 analysts, often collocated at client sites with other consultants.
• Collaborate closely with client stakeholders to establish buy‑in and grow client capabilities.
• Own individual work and create impact as an individual.
• Drive reverse engineering of products and services, determine critical product or material specifications and feature/attribute comparisons, and model product cost for design and procurement outcomes.
• Gain exposure across several industries:
• Consumer electronics
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Global energy and materials
• Light/heavy industrial
• Medical

• 2+ years of mechanical design and manufacturing experience in roles such as R&D, testing, prototyping, and systems integration.
• Knowledge and experience in mechanical system and component design.
• Familiarity with CAD and simulation tools such as Solid Works.
• Proficient communicator capable of working in multinational environments; self‑motivated and proactive.
• Willingness or ability to travel to co‑locate with cross‑functional teams and clients.
• Ability to contribute individually or as part of a collaborative team, comfortable working autonomously with minimal direction when needed.
• Experience initiating projects, managing multiple priorities, and working effectively in ambiguous or fast‑changing environments.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented individual.
• Excellent presentation skills, able to clearly communicate complex mechanical concepts and design rationale.
• Creative and strategic thinker with strong analytical abilities for interpreting and synthesizing technical data.
• NCEES certificate in the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in mechanical engineering preferred.

• A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or an analogous technical degree required; top programs preferred (MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Caltech, and Georgia Tech).
• Strong record of academic performance; minimum GPA = 3.4.

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.