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The team

Design, analysis, and manufacturing. Working together.

We bring structural design, advanced analysis, welding, fabrication, manufacturing, supplier, quality, and engineering leadership into the same conversation.

Founder and Technical Director

Jonathan Vitas, PE

Jonathan leads structural redesign, analysis, CAD, and detailing for heavy equipment and large welded structures. He is strongest where deep technical work must stay connected to fabrication, supplier decisions, and the complete economics of the product.

Structural Analysis and Technical Review

Deepak G.

Deepak brings advanced structural analysis and engineering leadership from demanding lifting and nuclear work. He challenges loads, assumptions, model behavior, and calculation methods so important decisions can stand up to independent technical review.

Structural Design, Welding, and Fabrication

Tyler M.

Tyler works at the intersection of structural engineering, heavy lifting equipment, welding, and fabrication. He helps turn analytical intent into clear, durable details that can be built, inspected, maintained, and trusted in service.

Manufacturing and Quality

Jason P.

Jason connects engineering decisions with the realities of producing large welded structures. His experience in manufacturing, supplier coordination, inspection, and quality helps expose cost, access, welding, and production risks while the design can still improve.

Senior Engineering and Manufacturing Advisor

Dennis J.

Dennis contributes decades of engineering, product-development, and manufacturing leadership. He brings a practical view of cranes, large welded structures, estimating, production systems, troubleshooting, and customer needs.

Services are offered only where Michell Chase and the responsible professional are properly authorized. Technical ownership and checking are established for each project.

CAD AND DETAILING DELIVERY SUPPORT

Added production capacity when the project needs it.

For projects requiring additional CAD and detailing capacity, Michell Chase may engage Black Rock Innovations under a project-specific scope, confidentiality requirements, and Michell Chase project direction and review.