Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Novi, MI
Founded in 2003 by Jim Gubala and Sean Flinn, Magnum Consulting has built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to clients across diverse industries. Our expertise spans structural, mechanical, electrical, and program management domains, with a proven track record of supporting Fortune 500 companies like Ford Motor, General Motors, and Boeing. We prioritize teamwork and innovation, applying unbiased engineering principles to reduce capital investment and operational costs while improving efficiency. With over two decades of combined experience, our team specializes in solving complex engineering challenges through established and non-traditional technologies.We focus on creating safe, cost-effective structures and systems tailored to client needs, from conveyor health assessments to advanced tooling designs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our third-party inspections, finite element analysis, and detailed electrical schematics. By integrating with client teams, we ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality goals while maintaining a strong emphasis on long-term relationships and client satisfaction. Our hybrid work model and modern office environment support a dedicated team ready to tackle engineering challenges of any scale.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Tooling Services
Electrical Engineering
Program Management
Conveyor Health Assessment
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have 20 years of experience solving complex engineering challenges for Fortune 500 clients.
- Our in-house detailing team operates from Novi, Michigan, ensuring quality control.
- We specialize in steel connection design and open steel industrial structure engineering.
- Our team includes professional engineers with expertise in automotive conveyor systems.
- We guarantee unbiased third-party conveyor health assessments with actionable insights.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
We design advanced material handling systems including conveyors, monorails, and automated guided vehicles. Our expertise covers chain pull analysis, cycle time optimization, and finite element analysis. Clients benefit from reduced wear, increased throughput, and cost-effective solutions tailored to automotive and industrial applications.
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineers create safe, cost-effective steel structures for industrial equipment and conveyors. Services include truss-supported headers, bracing systems, and torque overload analysis. We use modern software to ensure designs meet real-world conditions and client-specific requirements.
Conveyor Health Assessment
We provide third-party conveyor inspections to identify repair needs and maintenance opportunities. Our assessments focus on mechanical components, system longevity, and efficiency improvements without recommending unnecessary upgrades or services.
Program Management
Our team manages engineering projects from concept to completion, focusing on schedule, budget, and quality goals. Services include cost analysis, equipment selection, and construction support to ensure seamless implementation of complex systems.
Tooling Services
We design production tooling, storage racks, and mobile equipment using Autodesk Inventor and Siemens NX. Our solutions include 3D models and fabrication drawings for automotive carriers, carts, and ergonomic assembly stations.
People
Jim Gubala
Co-Founder
Co-founded Magnum Consulting in 2003 with 20+ years of engineering experience. Specializes in integrating client teams to deliver cost-effective solutions for Fortune 500 companies.
Sean Flinn
Co-Founder
Co-founder with extensive expertise in structural engineering and program management. Focuses on applying unbiased technical solutions to exceed client objectives across industrial sectors.
Questions
Do you outsource detailing work overseas?
No, all detailing work is handled in-house at our Novi, Michigan office.
Can you provide steel connection design services?
Yes, we specialize in steel connection design for structural integrity and efficiency.
Do you employ professional engineers?
Yes, our team includes experienced professional engineers dedicated to quality solutions.
Is steel your primary design focus?
Yes, steel design is core to our expertise for various industrial applications.
Do you design open steel industrial structures?
Yes, we specialize in engineering open steel industrial structures with proven experience.
Do you offer automotive conveyor systems?
Yes, we provide comprehensive conveyor system designs for automotive manufacturing.
