Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mechanical Engineering & Product Development
Founded in 1991 by engineer Jim Montelongo, EngineeringPeople delivers innovative mechanical engineering consulting services to global manufacturers. Our engineer-owned firm combines traditional expertise with cutting-edge technologies like VR/AR and IoT, executing over $125 million in contracts across private and government sectors. With a team averaging 10+ years of experience, we specialize in product development, prototyping, and validation while holding SDB and MBE certifications. Our approach merges technical proficiency with business acumen, ensuring patented solutions that reduce costs and accelerate time-to-market. We maintain rigorous quality standards through FEA analysis, real-time data capture, and comprehensive testing protocols.Our global recruitment strategy fosters diverse perspectives, enhancing problem-solving capabilities for complex engineering challenges. Backed by three decades of experience, we provide agile staffing solutions and turnkey engineering services from concept to manufacturing. Our leadership team, comprising seasoned engineers, drives continuous innovation while maintaining deep industry connections through community involvement and technical education. We prioritize client collaboration, offering complimentary consultations to advance product development goals.
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Product Development
VR/AR/MR Solutions
IoT Design
Software Development
UI/UX Design
Engineering Staffing
Prototyping
Validation Testing
FEA Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of mechanical engineering expertise with patented solutions
- Our agile team adapts to unique project requirements while maintaining quality
- Engineer-owned firm ensures technical and business perspective alignment
- Proven track record with Fortune 500 manufacturers and government contracts
- Specialized in VR/AR/IoT integration for modern engineering challenges
Associations and certifications
- Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
- Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
What people say
Successful project delivery
Innovative solutions
Experienced team
Met deadlines
Exceeded expectations
Services
Mechanical Engineering
Our mechanical engineering services provide comprehensive solutions from concept to manufacturing. With 30+ years of experience, we deliver patented designs, structural analysis, and prototype validation for global manufacturers. Our FEA analysis ensures optimal stress distribution while reducing physical prototyping costs. We maintain rigorous quality standards through dimensional verification and functional testing protocols.
Product Development
We support full product development cycles including concept design, cost reduction, and manufacturing readiness. Our team creates 3D models, finite element analysis simulations, and production drawings while optimizing for manufacturability. We specialize in reverse engineering and rapid prototyping to accelerate time-to-market for complex mechanical systems.
VR/AR/MR Solutions
Our VR/AR/MR solutions enhance training efficiency and quality control through immersive simulations. We develop custom applications for workforce training that reduce equipment requirements while capturing real-time performance data. These technologies improve design visualization, maintenance procedures, and collaborative engineering across distributed teams.
IoT Design
We implement IoT connectivity solutions that transform traditional products into smart systems. Our engineers integrate sensors, cloud platforms, and data analytics to enable remote monitoring and predictive maintenance. This approach provides actionable insights for improved product performance and operational efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Engineering Staffing
Our staffing services connect organizations with qualified engineering professionals for temporary or permanent placements. We provide vetted experts in mechanical design, software development, and systems integration who seamlessly integrate with client teams. This solution addresses skill gaps while maintaining project momentum for complex engineering initiatives.
People
Jim Montelongo
CEO
Founder of EngineeringPeople with executive MBA from Bradley University. Holds quality certification from Disney Institute and innovation training from Stanford. Combines technical expertise with community leadership experience as former chamber chairman.
Alex Montelongo
Marketing, Sales, and Project Manager
Manages project execution with 5+ years of experience in engineering and software development projects. Holds MBA from University of Illinois and BS in marketing from Iowa State University. Coordinates government and industry partnerships.
Jon Duval
Project Manager
35-year Caterpillar engineering veteran specializing in heavy equipment design. Leads project execution with BSE degree from Bradley University. Applies extensive manufacturing experience to client project management and technical coordination.
Fred Estes
Lead Mechanical/Electrical Engineer
26-year engineering veteran with expertise in cabling design and emerging technologies. Utilizes PTC Creo and Thingworx platforms for innovative solutions. Graduated from Bradley University with focus on hardware-software integration challenges.
Dr. Iqbal Shareef
Technical Advisor
PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 30 years of academic and NASA research experience. Specializes in advanced manufacturing processes and tribology. Applies space systems expertise to terrestrial engineering challenges and technology transfer initiatives.
Questions
What engineering services does EngineeringPeople offer?
We provide mechanical engineering, product development, VR/AR/MR integration, IoT design, and engineering staffing solutions for global manufacturers.
How does EngineeringPeople handle complex engineering projects?
Our engineer-owned firm combines traditional expertise with emerging technologies, using FEA analysis, prototyping, and validation testing to solve complex challenges.
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and government sectors with customized engineering solutions and patented designs.
Can you help with government contract engineering needs?
As SDB and MBE certified contractors, we have extensive experience with federal projects including Air Force and Army engineering requirements.
How do you ensure engineering quality?
We maintain rigorous quality through FEA simulations, dimensional verification, functional testing, and 30+ years of proven engineering methodologies.
What makes EngineeringPeople different from other firms?
Our engineer-owned structure combines technical expertise with business insight, delivering patented solutions faster while maintaining SDB/MBE certifications.