James Culley

James Culley is an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer at Fairlead Integrated, specializing in electromechanical systems, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and welding structures. With an active DOD Confidential clearance, James has worked on advanced launch and recovery systems and is a provisional patent holder for a weldless modular enclosure system. Prior to this role, James held positions as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Mechanical Engineer, where responsibilities included leading design projects, securing SAE AS9100 certification, and managing integration programs. Previous experience includes tool rental management at The Home Depot, design work for U.S. Naval nuclear overhaul at Newport News Shipbuilding, and multiple roles in automotive repair and maintenance. James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and two Associate Degrees focusing on Mechanical Engineering and Drafting and Design Technology.