born from a group of builders
born from a group of builders
And we know what it takes to build things in the US
And we know what it takes to build things in the US
EJ Long
CEO & VP of Manufacturing
EJ has spent 40+ years running manufacturing for successful companies, with a deep focus on low‑volume, high‑mix work. He’s hands‑on, practical, and plugged into Detroit’s ecosystem. If he can’t do it in‑house, he knows who can and he’ll line it up so teams can treat Beacon as a one‑stop shop.
EJ Long
CEO & VP of Manufacturing
EJ has spent 40+ years running manufacturing for successful companies, with a deep focus on low‑volume, high‑mix work. He’s hands‑on, practical, and plugged into Detroit’s ecosystem. If he can’t do it in‑house, he knows who can and he’ll line it up so teams can treat Beacon as a one‑stop shop.
Eric Engleman
Manufacturing Manager
Before Beacon, Eric was a lead fabricator at Rivian. He’s delivered creative builds across metals, composites, and textiles—from show cars to next‑gen EV prototypes. At Beacon he leads metal fab: laser tube/flat, brake‑press, and welding DFM with clean fixtures and repeatable results.
Eric Engleman
Manufacturing Manager
Before Beacon, Eric was a lead fabricator at Rivian. He’s delivered creative builds across metals, composites, and textiles—from show cars to next‑gen EV prototypes. At Beacon he leads metal fab: laser tube/flat, brake‑press, and welding DFM with clean fixtures and repeatable results.
Larry Ripari
Warehouse & Logisitcs Lead
Larry keeps parts, people, and products moving. He runs receiving, kitting, inventory, and outbound, and oversees docks, cranes, and power at The 23rd so builds don’t get stuck.
Larry Ripari
Warehouse & Logisitcs Lead
Larry keeps parts, people, and products moving. He runs receiving, kitting, inventory, and outbound, and oversees docks, cranes, and power at The 23rd so builds don’t get stuck.
Nick Phlegar
Metal Fabrication Lead
Nick is a MIG/TIG/laser specialist across steel, stainless, and aluminum. He takes on the tricky assemblies and sets the standard for fit, finish, and welding procedures the rest of the team follows.
Nick Phlegar
Metal Fabrication Lead
Nick is a MIG/TIG/laser specialist across steel, stainless, and aluminum. He takes on the tricky assemblies and sets the standard for fit, finish, and welding procedures the rest of the team follows.