Mechanical Engineering Consultant

I need a mechanically minded consultant to take a close look at several structural components and assemblies that are under-performing. The goal is not a failure investigation but a forward-looking upgrade: we want to boost their load-bearing strength and, more broadly, raise overall performance without radically changing the form factor. Work begins with short interviews—both with me and with the end users—to capture service conditions, pain points, and any undocumented constraints. From there you will review existing drawings, calculations, and field photos, then dig into the numbers. Typical tasks include hand calculations, finite-element analysis (ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks Simulation or similar), quick CAD iterations, and clear write-ups that a non-engineer can follow. Native-level English is essential because the deliverables must double as client-facing documents. Expect to produce concise memos, annotated models, and a slide deck that summarizes the problem, shows the analytical path you took, and presents practical, build-ready recommendations. Your background should combine solid mechanics, materials, and design for manufacturability; experience with structural steel or heavy machinery is a plus. This is a part-time engagement. I’m flexible on working hours, but turnaround on key milestones needs to stay tight so we can feed results back into an active design cycle. Proposed deliverables • Initial assessment memo with key design targets and assumptions • Calculation package or FEA report demonstrating increased capacity and safety factors • Final recommendation deck with annotated drawings and next-step guidance If this aligns with your expertise, let me know how you would tackle the first component review and what tools you prefer.