Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions
Tier 1 Engineering is a leader in engineering and manufacturing services specializing in lightweight structures. Since 2009, we have delivered innovative solutions across aerospace, energy, marine, medical, and consumer product sectors. Our expertise spans design, analysis, fabrication, and testing, supported by ISO9001:2015 and AS9100:D certifications. We prioritize client privacy through secure environments and maintain a skilled team focused on meeting challenging schedules. Our approach combines small-team agility with deep technical knowledge to ensure structural integrity and cost-effective solutions. With major clients like United Technologies and Panasonic Avionics, we emphasize one-on-one relationships and comprehensive product lifecycle support.Our R&D efforts drive advancements in composite thermoplastics, offering recyclability and high-impact resistance. From conceptual design to production, we deliver precision engineering tailored to client needs. Our capabilities include CAD modeling, finite element analysis, composite material cutting, and certification testing. Backed by decades of experience, we remain committed to pioneering breakthroughs like the world's largest electric-powered manned helicopter in 2021.
Services
Composite Fabrication
CAD Design
FEA Analysis
Material Testing
R&D Services
Technical Documentation
Aircraft Repair
Thermoplastic Manufacturing
Load Analysis
Digital Mockups
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of composite structure expertise
- Our team holds AS9100:D quality management certification
- We specialize in lightweight aircraft structural design
- We provide full lifecycle support from concept to production
- Our clients include major aerospace companies like United Technologies
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001:2015
- AS9100:D
Services
Composite Fabrication
We create advanced composite components using thermoset and thermoplastic materials. Our processes include low-temperature curing for cost-effective tooling and high-temperature materials for demanding applications. Compression molding capabilities support high-volume production of reinforced plastics like PEI and PPS.
Finite Element Analysis
Our engineers perform structural analysis using FEA combined with classical hand calculations. This approach validates designs for static loads, fatigue, crack growth, and impact events. We ensure composite and metallic structures meet performance requirements through geometric and material nonlinearity assessments.
CAD Design
We provide comprehensive CAD services including 2D drafting, 3D modeling, and digital mockups. Using CATIA V5 and SOLIDWORKS, we design components, tooling, and ground support equipment while optimizing for weight, cost, and technical risks through trade studies.
Material Testing
Our testing services validate composite materials and parts to ASTM, MIL, and SACMA standards. We conduct static, dynamic, thermal, and buckling analyses while providing documentation for certification reports, service bulletins, and structural repair manuals.
R&D Services
We drive composite thermoplastic advancements for recyclability and impact resistance. Our R&D focuses on new manufacturing techniques while supporting clients with form-fit-function evaluations, aging aircraft design, and crash simulation analyses.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in composite fabrication, finite element analysis, CAD design, material testing, and R&D for lightweight structures across aerospace and energy sectors.
Are you certified for aerospace work?
Yes, we maintain AS9100:D and ISO9001:2015 certifications for quality management in aerospace engineering and manufacturing.
What composite materials do you work with?
We handle thermoset and thermoplastic composites, including PEI and PPS, with capabilities for both low-temperature prototyping and high-temperature production.
What industries do you serve?
We serve aerospace, energy, marine, medical, and consumer product sectors with tailored engineering solutions and manufacturing support.
Do you offer R&D for composite materials?
Yes, our R&D focuses on thermoplastic manufacturing innovations for recyclability, re-mold capabilities, and enhanced impact resistance in composite structures.
