WHO WE ARE
Meet the Team at Manhattan Beach Labs
Manhattan Beach Labs is a consulting and light manufacturing company committed to delivering top-notch solutions to our clients. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in everything we do.
ERIC PILLAI
CEO, Chief Engineer
Eric is an accomplished engineer who has developed groundbreaking thermal protection, structural, and fluid systems for Dragon, Starship, and Starshield. With a strong background in manufacturing, Eric has achieved significant efficiency gains through process optimization. A dedicated innovator and leader, he is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that drive technical excellence, reliability, and cost savings into the entire product lifecycle from inception through production.
EXPERIENCE
Responsible Engineer, Starship RVac Lateral Constraints (Engine Mounts)
Responsible Engineer, Starship Aft Thermal Protection
Responsible Engineer, Starship / Booster Dynamic Clearance
Responsible Engineer, Starship Engine Alignment
Responsible Engineer, Starship Aft Camera Anti-Soot Mechanism
Responsible Engineer, Dragon 2 "Octaplate" Heatshield
Designer, Dragon 2 Aft Thruster Propellant Feedlines
Build Engineer, Starshield Ion Thruster Gas Feedlines
Manufacturing Engineer, Dragon 2 Propulsion Backbone Integration
Manufacturing Engineer, Dragon 2 Radial Bulkheads
SPECIALIZATION
Mechanical Design
Thermal Analysis
Fluid Systems
Weld Engineering (TIG, MIG, HHLBW)
Manufacturing Optimization
OUR MISSION
At Manhattan Beach Labs, our mission is to empower businesses with cutting-edge solutions and strategic insights, driving their growth and success.
We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence to deliver exceptional value to our clients.
CORE VALUES:
Excellence
We are driven to deliver products that are flawlessly reliable, supremely effective, and accomplish their purpose without waste.
Innovation
By judiciously questioning established wisdom and utilizing new technologies to their fullest potential, we deliver solutions at lower cost and higher performance than previously thought possible.
Execution
From design through build, test, deployment, and iteration, we will deliver full-stack results to your most important problems on time, on budget, and exceeding your expectations.