Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Precision Manufacturing Solutions
Founded in 1987, Competitive Engineering has established itself as a leader in precision manufacturing and engineering solutions. Our commitment to quality and innovation has allowed us to serve diverse global markets from our headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, with additional operations in Mexico and the Philippines. Our team leverages decades of technical expertise to deliver value-driven results, specializing in precision tooling, machining, and complex mechanical assembly. We maintain a climate-controlled inspection department equipped with advanced technology to ensure the highest standards of accuracy. Our AS9100-certified Tucson facility underscores our dedication to excellence in aerospace and defense industries. Through lean manufacturing principles and automation, we optimize efficiency while maintaining strict tolerances as tight as 0.00005.Our engineering team designs precision fixturing and mechatronic systems for the semiconductor industry, supported by in-house prototyping and production capabilities. With patented technologies in medical device design, we combine creativity with technical rigor to solve complex challenges. Our global clients rely on our ability to handle projects of any scale, from rapid prototyping to full-scale production. This enduring focus on quality, innovation, and customer-centric solutions has made us a trusted partner in advanced manufacturing.
Services
Precision Machining
Tooling Design
Complex Assembly
Mechanical Design
Lean Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of precision manufacturing expertise since 1987
- AS9100-certified quality management systems in Tucson facility
- Capable of machining materials to 0.00005 tolerances
- Global operations with facilities in North America and Asia
- Custom process engineering with lean manufacturing integration
Associations and certifications
- AS9100
What people say
Top-notch quality
Proven track record
Highly rated core supplier
Specialized knowledge
Timely delivery
Services
Precision Machining
We offer high-precision machining of aluminum, steel, super alloys, and plastics using 5-axis capabilities and wire EDM technology. Our climate-controlled environment maintains tolerances as tight as 0.00005 through advanced CMM inspection systems. This service supports aerospace, semiconductor, and medical device industries requiring complex geometries and exceptional accuracy.
Tooling Design
Our engineering team creates precision fixturing and mechatronic systems tailored for semiconductor manufacturing processes. Utilizing finite element analysis and geometric dimensioning, we develop hardened tooling solutions that improve manufacturability and reduce parts count. In-house prototyping accelerates transition from concept to production-ready systems.
Complex Assembly
We provide kitting and turnkey assembly services with MPC-saturated workcells and visual instruction systems. Our controlled sub-assembly warehouse supports JIT production models while custom packaging solutions ensure product integrity. Specialized capabilities include balancing systems and precision motion control assembly for high-tech industries.
Lean Manufacturing
Our lean implementation services include automation integration, setup reduction, and virtual workplace systems. We apply just-in-time principles to minimize waste while maintaining 24/7 production capabilities through high-speed pallet systems. Custom process engineering adapts these methodologies to client-specific manufacturing environments and workflow requirements.
Quality Assurance
Our AS9100-certified quality department features coordinate measuring machines with laser scanners, Keyence vision systems, and air gauges accurate to 0.000025. We perform comprehensive dimensional inspections and material verification to ensure compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards across all production batches.
People
Omar Contento
Design Manager
With over 25 years leading engineering teams, Omar Contento specializes in precision design for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. His expertise in geometric dimensioning and mechatronic systems has driven innovation in complex fixturing solutions.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We primarily serve aerospace, semiconductor manufacturing, medical device, and defense industries requiring precision engineering solutions.
Are you AS9100 certified?
Yes, our Tucson facility maintains AS9100 certification for aerospace quality management systems.
What materials can you machine?
We work with aluminum alloys, stainless steel, super alloys, and engineering plastics to extremely tight tolerances.
Do you offer global manufacturing support?
Yes, we operate facilities in Tucson, Mexico, and the Philippines to support international clients.
What is your precision measurement capability?
Our climate-controlled inspection department achieves accuracy down to 0.000025 using advanced CMM and vision systems.
Can you handle complex assembly projects?
Our MPC-saturated assembly cells support both kitting and complete turnkey assembly solutions with custom packaging.
