Electric Fertilizer Spreader
Industrial
An engineering design and implementation project involving an electric-drive fertilizer spreader system.
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Public engineering firm profile
Milford, OH
Rapid Engineered Solutions With Automotive and Industrial Focus
JKV Engineering is an engineering contractor based in Milford, Ohio, specializing in systems engineering design and rapid prototype solutions. The practice supports clients from concept selection through design for manufacturing, offering mechanical design, custom fabrication, control systems integration, and product development services. It serves automotive, industrial, and specialty vehicle sectors with custom-engineered systems and physical prototypes.
Providing end-to-end mechanical design support from initial concept selection through to design for manufacturing.
Integrating physical equipment with advanced sensors, electrical architecture, and feedback motion control loops.
Delivering functional, high-quality prototypes along with well-organized bills of materials and engineering packages.
Custom prototyping and manufacturing utilizing diverse in-house machining and forming capabilities.
Managing the aesthetic side of engineering design, from initial vector graphics to physical product generation.
Industrial
An engineering design and implementation project involving an electric-drive fertilizer spreader system.
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CAD design and engineering analysis of a compressed hydrogen storage system for vehicular applications.
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Development of a control systems architecture, electrical design, sensor package, and feedback motion loops for a hybrid electric utility task vehicle (UTV).
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Advanced engineering design and prototyping support for a lunar rover vehicle system.
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B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Jude Hueber graduated from Colorado State University in 2006 with a B.S. in mechanical engineering. His early career involved designing remotely operated equipment for Nuclear D&D projects, later leading the engineering team for an automotive startup developing heavy truck drivetrain technology. This background in specialized automotive and robotics applications led to founding JKV Engineering.
Program Manager and Systems Engineer
Chris Pennekamp brings over 17 years of experience in manufacturing medical devices and automotive components using advanced CNC machining, EDM, welding, and additive processes. At JKV Engineering, Chris contributes to automotive systems design, integration, control systems architecture, and software implementation.
Senior Project Engineer
Ryan Kabbes spent 12 years with Honda R&D focusing on product development and design for manufacturing of stamped steel and injection-molded plastic parts. Since joining JKV Engineering, Ryan has contributed to prototype vehicle chassis, suspension, steering, and braking systems, alongside automated structures and machines.
Senior Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Shohei Shibata graduated from Purdue University in 2006 and has spent his career designing and developing safety-critical chassis and suspension components for major automotive OEMs.