Shelby American
Gernal Dynamics
Space Needle
Major marine OEMs
30+
Years Experience
About
Jamie Downs
I'm Jamie Downs— an advisor and hands-on building specializing in composite process development, vehicle prototyping, and turnkey solutions. From motorsport hoods to ballistic panels, from reverse-engineered militates hulls to clear-carbon architectural panels, I help teams move fast from idea to certified, production-ready parts.
Family business produced 9,000+ assembled bodies and 65 body styles; later expanded into full turn-key builds and chassis intergration
Drove innovations like silicone-members close-molding,
reusable infusion processes, and composite armor/light-weights
Submitted multiple patents while supporting marketingnand
product teams.
Expertise & services
From materials to manufacturing methods.
I provide advisory, prototyping, and subcontracting support across the full lifecycle— design for manufacturability, tooling, process selection (RTM, infusion, pre-preg), structural adhesives, and assembly- so your parts meet performance targets, certifications, and timelines.
Silicone-member infusion, RTM, pre-pregnancy, and hybrid workflows tuned for repeatability, cost, and quality.
Process Development & Troubleshooting
CAD-driven models, CNC, and class-A tool surfaces for automotive, architecture, and defense.
Design, Tooling, & Prototyping
Polyester, vinylester, epoxy; thermoplastic pre-pre; methacrylate, urethanes, epoxies; core materials
Materials & Adhesives
Full chassis/suspension design, carbon interior systems, and integration with steel/aluminum substructures.
Vehicle
Structures
ITAR/ISO workflows, fire/smoke requirements, ballistic and load specs, and documentation support.
Compliance & Certification
Possible video?
possible video?
Automotive
& Performance
Defense
& Mobility
Marine
Architecture & Built Environment
Amusement & Edutainment
Specialty/Last-Mile Vehicles
Testimonials
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Brilliant design & prototyping
He did an amazing job.
Sarah K.
South Dakota