Bailey Eller

• Led the Special Effects Engineering Department to five Oscar nominations, with projects grossing over $14 billion worldwide.
• Managed 12 engineers and over 120 technicians (painters, molders, fabricators, and machine operators) to design and execute complex practical effects, props, and large-scale motion platforms for blockbuster films.
• Spearheaded the adoption of new technologies and materials, increasing productivity and achieving a 35% cost reduction.
• Developed and presented project proposals, cost estimates, and schedules to executive producers and studio leadership.
• Managed multi-million-dollar budgets and synchronized engineering efforts with dynamic film production schedules.
• Applied Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to ensure the safety, structural integrity, and cinematic effectiveness of large-scale effects.
• Oversaw manufacturing operations, including CNC machining, laser cutting, vacuum forming, molding, and 3D printing.
• Built and maintained relationships with key vendors and suppliers to secure critical materials and equipment.
• Liaised with studio executives and production teams to align engineering solutions with creative and budgetary requirements.

Designed and managed large-scale engineering projects, including:

• 1,000,000-gallon dual dump tank to simulate street flooding, utilizing CFD and scaled modeling.
• Repeatable car crash simulation rig, leveraging pneumatics for controlled acceleration and impact.
• 3-Axis Motion Base supporting a 100,000 lb spaceship set with high-precision movements.
• Motorcycle tow rig, dynamically adjusting to speed, lean angle, and turn radius.
• Free Standing 36-foot diameter steel spiral staircase, engineered for on-camera motorcycle stunt sequences.
• Developed proprietary portable CMM machine to help reverse engineer existing items and incorporate projects into existing environments.

• Translated ideas and concepts into functioning products into 3D CAD designs for feature films and TV shows.
• Used reverse engineering software to create clean CAD models from 3D scanning.
• Designed parts for CNC machining, plastic injection, molding, and 3D printing.
• Programmed and Operated 3 and 5 Axis CNC machines, plasma and laser cutters, CNC wire cutters, vacuum forming machines, 3D printing, lathes, and manual mills.

• Provided design and drafting support for medical device development and production.
• Standardized device modeling and engineering drawing protocols to enhance manufacturing efficiency.