Campbell Engineering Inc

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Campbell Engineering Inc.
Location: Lake Forest (Orange County)
Shop Type: Contract Manufacturer / Job Shop
Industries Served: Aerospace, Medical, Dental, Optical, Laser, Electronics, Sensors
Typical Work: High-mix, repeat jobs | Prototype → Production
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling (multi-axis), CNC Turning / Mill-Turn, Wire EDM, Assembly
Materials: Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Hardened Alloys, Plastics
Certifications: AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015
Shift Environment: Day shift (additional coverage as needed)

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About Campbell Engineering Inc.

Campbell Engineering Inc. is a precision CNC machining company located in Lake Forest, California, supporting customers across highly regulated and high-tech industries. The shop focuses on tight-tolerance machining, complex geometries, and repeatable production, delivering reliable results from prototype development through full production.

Founded in 1996 by CEO and President James Campbell, CEI has earned a strong reputation for taking on difficult manufacturing challenges and executing them with consistency and quality. The company combines experienced machinists, modern CNC equipment, and disciplined manufacturing processes to support long-term customer programs.

This is a shop built for machinists who care about doing things right, not cutting corners.

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The Work You’ll Be Doing

Machinists at Campbell Engineering work on:

• Part Types: Precision components and assemblies for aerospace, medical, optical, and electronics customers
• Production Style: High-mix, repeat work with long-term programs
• Typical Tolerances: Tight-tolerance machining depending on customer and application
• Programming & Setup: Dedicated setup machinists and programmers, with CAM-generated programs
• Materials Machined: Aluminum, stainless steel, hardened alloys, plastics

This environment suits machinists who enjoy variety, technical challenge, and responsibility rather than repetitive button-pushing.

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Machining Capabilities

• CNC Milling (Vertical & Horizontal, multi-axis)
• CNC Turning / Mill-Turn (Y-axis, live tooling)
• Wire EDM
• Prototype & Production Machining
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Precision Assembly & Kitting

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CNC Equipment

Transparency builds trust — CEI runs modern, capable equipment.

Multi-Axis / Advanced Machines include:

• Makino Horizontal & Vertical Machining Centers
• Haas Vertical Machining Centers with 4th & 5th Axis
• CNC Lathes with Y-axis, live tooling, and bar feeding
• Makino Wire EDM

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Software & Programming

• CAM Software: Mastercam
• ERP / Job Tracking: Pro Shop ERP
• Inspection Systems: Advanced CMM and optical measuring systems

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Quality, Inspection & Certifications

Campbell Engineering maintains strict quality standards supported by:

• Certifications: AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015
• Inspection Equipment: CMMs, optical measurement systems, in-process inspection tools
• Quality Processes: First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process inspection, documented procedures

Machinists work in a process-driven, organized environment with clear expectations and standards.

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Why Machinists Choose to Work at Campbell Engineering

Machinists here value:

• A clean, organized, professional shop environment
• Modern CNC machines and tooling
• Stable workflows and realistic schedules
• Diverse, high-precision work across multiple industries
• A collaborative culture where machinists’ input matters
• Long-term career stability — many employees have 10+ years with the company

CEI focuses on building long-term teams, not revolving-door hiring.

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Open CNC Machinist Jobs

Campbell Engineering Inc. is currently hiring for:

• CNC Lathe Set-Up Machinist

👉 View current CNC machining jobs at Campbell Engineering Inc. on hireCNC