Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Precision Metal Manufacturing Solutions
Flinchbaugh Engineering, established in 1983, operates as a 100% employee-owned contract manufacturer specializing in precision metal component production. Our Strategic Cell Migration model uniquely transfers clients' manufacturing lines to our York, PA campus, leveraging existing tooling and processes to reduce costs by 20-30% while maintaining quality. With ISO 9001 certification since 2004, we employ 230 employee-owners across 180,000 sq ft of facilities, operating 24/7 to serve global capital goods sectors including heavy equipment, aerospace, and energy. Our lean cellular manufacturing approach, combined with a Kaizen-driven culture, ensures continuous improvement in productivity and customer satisfaction.Employee ownership fosters accountability, with profit-sharing tied to participation in process enhancements. We maintain 125 CNC machines and 38 production channels, capable of handling parts up to 10,000 pounds, while our Total Productive Maintenance program achieves less than 2% unscheduled downtime. Our documented line transfer methodology, refined over 21 successful projects, guarantees seamless transitions within 1-4 weeks.
Services
Strategic Cell Migration
Contract Manufacturing
CNC Machining
ISO 9001 Certified Production
24/7 Manufacturing Operations
Machine Tool Rebuilding
Lean Six Sigma Implementation
Total Productive Maintenance
Kaizen Process Improvement
Global Logistics Support
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of precision manufacturing experience in capital goods sectors
- Our ISO 9001-certified processes ensure consistent quality since 2004
- 24/7 operations with 125 CNC machines and 180,000 sq ft of production space
- Strategic Cell Migration reduces costs 20-30% while preserving client processes
- Employee ownership drives accountability with profit-sharing tied to quality metrics
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Strategic Cell Migration
Our unique manufacturing solution transfers complete production cells to our facilities. We preserve your existing tooling, CNC programs, and institutional knowledge while implementing Lean Manufacturing principles. This approach delivers 20-30% cost savings while maintaining quality for complex metal components.
ISO 9001 Certified Production
Maintaining ISO 9001 certification since 2004, we ensure repeatable quality through APQP processes and PPAP documentation. Our systems have been approved by major OEMs including Caterpillar, Volvo, and Siemens for mission-critical components in demanding applications.
24/7 Contract Manufacturing
Our York campus operates 24/7 across 180,000 sq ft with 125 CNC machines. This capacity supports steady production volumes from thousands of pieces monthly to complex parts in smaller batches using cellular manufacturing techniques.
Machine Tool Rebuilding
We specialize in restoring transferred equipment to OEM specifications through Total Productive Maintenance. This core competency ensures optimal performance of client machinery while achieving less than 2% unscheduled downtime across our facilities.
Lean Six Sigma Implementation
Our employee-owners apply Lean principles to continuous improvement initiatives. With 20+ years of Kaizen experience, we enhance productivity while maintaining the original production methods developed by client teams during transition periods.
People
Steve Shank
President & CEO
Joined FEI in 2005, tripled sales revenue, implemented Lean Manufacturing, and transitioned company to ESOP in 2012. Holds finance degree from University of Delaware with 15 years manufacturing leadership experience at ITT Engineered Valves.
Mark Wheeler
Chief Operating Officer
CFO since 2023 with extensive manufacturing management experience across public and private companies. Holds accounting degree and MBA from Penn State and York College. Active community leader with United Way and educational foundation involvement.
Rob Campbell
Vice President Business Development
Led FEI's growth since 2004 with focus on customer portfolio diversification. Former global sales executive at Quaker Chemical. Holds biomedical engineering degree and MBA from Vanderbilt and Lehigh Universities.
Thomas Chaney
Director of Operations
Joined FEI as engineering intern in 2014, earned mechanical engineering degree and MBA. Oversees all operational areas with focus on technical expertise and team development. Holds leadership roles in community missions projects.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We serve heavy equipment, oil field, aerospace, marine, wind energy, industrial bearings, agriculture, railroad, HVAC, and heat exchanger sectors.
How does Strategic Cell Migration work?
We transfer your complete production cell including machinery, tooling, and expertise to our York facility while maintaining your existing processes and quality standards.
What machine capabilities do you have?
We operate 125 CNC machines across 38 channels with capacities from 2" to 110" milling and 78" turning, handling parts up to 10,000 pounds.
How quickly can you implement a line transfer?
Most transfers complete in 1-4 weeks, with recent projects achieving full operation within 2 weeks of equipment arrival.
How do you maintain quality during transitions?
We preserve your existing processes while applying Lean Manufacturing principles, supported by our ISO 9001-certified quality systems and APQP documentation.
What volume requirements do you handle?
We focus on repeat business from thousands of pieces monthly to complex parts in batches of dozens, optimized through cellular manufacturing.
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