

Smart Engineering for Tech and Automotive Success
Empowering tech and automotive teams to deliver safe, high-quality solutions with precision and expertise.
Driving Innovation Through Expert Engineering Solutions
Reach out and learn how we can help your business innovate by helping your team focus on strategic innovation, not spending their time dragged down by paperwork and commodity development.
Process Analysis and Support
We assist you in achieving compliance with the latest industry standards for product development, including ASPICE and Functional Safety.
Systems Engineering and Integration
We collaborate with you to guarantee your product performs as intended. Our team helps align your goals and optimize performance by providing support with clear documentation, thorough testing, and proven development practices.
Embedded Firmware Design
We specialize in analyzing and enhancing your software architecture, testing strategies, automation processes, code quality, and product bring-up support.
About Joel
Joel Key is a seasoned engineering leader with over 13 years of experience developing embedded firmware products in the automotive and tech industries, specializing in firmware development, system integration, and their supporting processes. He is passionate about helping businesses innovate quickly and efficiently.
Some of his past products include:
- Flow Meters
- Automotive Electric Motor Control Firmware
- Coolant Valves & Actuators
- IoT and Vehicle Radar Sensors
With expertise in Systems, Software, and Process Engineering, Joel has successfully built a product and processes receiving ISO 61508 Functional Safety certification, has delivered multiple products into commercial production, and has had the opportunity to establish multiple high performing embedded product development teams. His broad range of experiences, both technical and with companies of all sizes, allow him to identify the correct sized solution for your challenges.
If you’re looking for a trusted advisor to help navigate Functional Safety, Embedded System Design, or Engineering Process improvement you are invited to reach out to Joel. Let’s discuss how he can be the “Key” to unlock your business success!

Streamlining Engineering for Lasting Results
Based in Novi, Michigan
info@keyengineering.com