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    Freelance Mechanical Engineering Consultant - Atlanta, United States - THRIVE

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    THRIVE is an award-winning, ISO 9001 certified end-to-end product development and innovation strategy firm. Our company is built on Informed Design — an empathy-driven, human-centered approach that helps us and our clients design, develop, and engineer products that have real meaning and experiences that people love. You can find our innovations positively impacting lives in homes, hospitals, and businesses around the world. This is why THRIVE continues to be a trusted advisor to some of the world's most iconic brands, including AT&T, Amazon, Amgen, Becton Dickinson, Coca-Cola, Keurig, Hillrom, Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, McDonald's, Samsung, Wolf, and SC Johnson. Now, we're looking to add even more talent to our awesome team

    Hello, we're THRIVE

    We're a group of creative professionals raising the bar on Informed Design. We design human-centered brands, products, services, and experiences for leading companies around the world.

    Why should you work with us?

    1) Your skills will be nurtured

    Every organization talks about development and evolving your career, but at THRIVE, it's a part of the job description. We welcome your talent and your skills and want to give you the support and framework to nurture your abilities. We also want you to be able to do everything you've wanted to do, whether that's something focused in design, branding, strategy, or something entirely separate.

    2) Your skills will be used in a variety of ways

    Our clients come to us because they have a problem and they want THRIVE's help solving it. The exciting and challenging part is that no problem is just alike, which means our team members — and hopefully you, if you decide to bring your talents to THRIVE — work on a variety of projects for a variety of clients. This keeps the work fresh and stimulates innovation.

    3) You'll be surrounded by talented, passionate people like you

    We're growing fast, which also means that there's lots of growth opportunities at THRIVE. But the other factor that helps our team members grow is the amount of sheer talent everyone is surrounded by on a day-to-day basis. In addition to top-tier talent, the other thing our team possesses is a serious passion for their work, which ultimately stems from a passion for designing a world that helps people thrive everywhere. If this is something you're interested in doing, THRIVE might be the perfect place for you.

    THRIVE is more than a consulting firm. We're a team passionate about turning innovative ideas into reality. We blend creativity with practicality to push the limits of mechanical engineering. Whether we're working on consumer goods, industrial equipment, or medical devices, our team is dedicated to making innovative concepts work in the real world.

    We are looking for a senior level Mechanical Engineering Consultant who is passionate about designing innovative new products and has a proven track record in product and system design. This contracted role is perfect for someone who seeks technical and programmatic ownership and enjoys working in an interdisciplinary team to rapidly evaluate design feasibility.

    We're especially keen to connect with individuals or small agency owners interested in forming a long-term contract partnership with us.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Take technical and programmatic ownership of consulting engagements to deliver robust designs from concept through pilot manufacture.
    • Rapidly evaluate design feasibility to help clients select product architectures as a key contributor in an interdisciplinary team.
    • Engage in hands-on project management, overseeing the full product development cycle from concept to pilot production.
    • Utilize CAD tools, particularly Solidworks, to create complex assemblies and models.
    • Design and analyze injection molded parts, sheet metal parts, and conduct material and plating selection.
    • Perform structural and thermal analysis as part of design work using a combination of hand calculations and software tools like FEA and CFD.
    • Navigate and comply with regulatory standards and manage projects and teams to ensure successful product commercialization.

    Skills & Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME); Master's (MSME) is a plus.
    • Minimum 8 years of technical design and project management experience in product and system design (not components).
    • At least 2 years of consulting experience in a design, engineering, or product development consultancy.
    • Expertise in Solidworks CAD and experience with large CAD assemblies.
    • Demonstrated experience in designing injection molded and sheet metal parts, including complexity and volume considerations.
    • Strong foundation in mechanical engineering analysis (strength of materials, heat transfer, tolerance analysis, FEA, shock, and vibration).
    • Proven track record in project management, including full responsibility for budget, staff, and scope.
    • Excellent communication skills and experience working with clients and suppliers.
    • Experience in cross-disciplinary electromechanical design and hands-on lab work is highly regarded.

    Other Notes:

    • Preference will be given to candidates based in Atlanta, GA or those located in the Eastern Standard Time zone.

    THRIVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    At THRIVE, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it We believe difference and inclusion are critical to creating an innovative environment capable of delivering groundbreaking products, services, and experiences. All aspects of employment at THRIVE, including hiring, promoting, and disciplinary issues, are based on competence and the needs of the business. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.



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