Hi, my name is Benjamin Ellis. I am a mechanical engineer living and working in the Chicago area. I received my BSME from Tennessee Technological University in 2012. My past work experience encomp... Read more

Hi, my name is Benjamin Ellis. I am a mechanical engineer living and working in the Chicago area. I received my BSME from Tennessee Technological University in 2012. My past work experience encompasses multiple responsibilities in high-volume manufacturing in the automotive sector, including tool design, process design, quality inspection methods, CMM and vision inspection system programming, robotics programming, PLC programming, process automation, machine design, metallurgy, CNC machining, and both 2D and 3D CAD, among others. Additional work experience includes roles in manufacturing process design and control, quality control, and product improvement at a steel fabrication facility. The additional skills gained at this workplace include the use of inventory and production tracking software, personnel management, and both raw material and equipment/machinery resource management. This combined work experience has given me the needed skills and knowledge to take products from concept to reality. I have had the privilege of working with outstanding mentors in my field that have trained me to look ahead in the product development cycle to identify potential problems and challenges and to plan accordingly. A deep understanding of and enthusiasm for the various manufacturing processes available has influenced my product design work with a constant eye toward manufacturability and cost. Furthermore, when it comes to engineering, I highly endorse the notion that the simplest process or design is the surest path to success.

Mechanical Design Engineer with experience across product development, rotating equipment, and manufacturing support. Strong expertise in CAD-driven design, GD&T, DFM/DFA, and engineering analysis, wi... Read more

Mechanical Design Engineer with experience across product development, rotating equipment, and manufacturing support. Strong expertise in CAD-driven design, GD&T, DFM/DFA, and engineering analysis, with the ability to plan, calculate, design, test, and release manufacturable mechanical systems. Experienced in rapid prototyping, component and material selection, international supplier coordination, localization of designs for overseas manufacturing, and quality control.

Mechanical Engineer with 20+ years experience in Mechanical engineering, Design and CAD. Experience in many aspects of Mechanical Design: Design Assessment, Concepts, Detail design with manufacturing... Read more

Mechanical Engineer with 20+ years experience in Mechanical engineering, Design and CAD. Experience in many aspects of Mechanical Design: Design Assessment, Concepts, Detail design with manufacturing drawings. Deep knowledge in multiple fields of manufacturing - different casting methods (sand, high pressure die casting), plastic injection molding, milling turning etc. , sheet metal fabrication, rapid prototyping - different type of 3D printing (Direct Metal Sintering, plastic printing) . Beyond Mechanical Engineering I offer reverse engineering. 3D model creation from 2D drawing, 3D scan or sketches, recreate old drawings in modern CAD system and 3D visualization, rendering. Worked for the leader automotive consulting firms I have the resources to meet your engineering, design, prototyping, and other needs.