Business Details
12 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Precision Engineering Solutions
Established in 2014 by David MacKinnon, our engineering company leverages over four decades of expertise across diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. With a career spanning since 1976, our founder's extensive background in engine development and precision machining forms the foundation of our service offering. We specialise in delivering custom machining solutions for both modern applications and classic car restoration projects, utilising advanced technologies like laser additive machining. Our capabilities encompass prototype tooling, test rigs, and small-batch production, working with materials ranging from titanium to plastics. The business maintains a comprehensive in-house plant including CNC milling machines, lathes, and precision measurement equipment to ensure exacting standards.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through consistent delivery of on-time, on-budget solutions for clients ranging from motorsport teams to technology firms. The facility in Billingshurst operates with security and accessibility, supporting urgent requirements with rapid turnaround times. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, technical expertise, and ability to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining industry-standard rates. This combination of experience, equipment, and service ethos positions us as a trusted partner for precision engineering requirements across multiple sectors.
Services
Precision Machining
Reverse Manufacturing
Prototype Tooling
Additive Manufacturing
Test Rigs
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of engineering experience across multiple industries
- Our in-house design and manufacturing capabilities support full project lifecycles
- We work with advanced materials including titanium, inconel, and composites
- Our team consistently delivers projects on time with documented client testimonials
- We maintain a comprehensive plant with CNC machining and precision measurement equipment
What people say
On time delivery
Quality components
Cost-effective solutions
Rapid turnaround
Technical expertise
Services
Precision Machining
Our precision machining services utilise advanced CNC equipment to produce complex components with tight tolerances. We work with metals including titanium and inconel, as well as engineering plastics, to meet exact specifications. The facility maintains ISO-standard quality controls across all machining operations.
Reverse Manufacturing
Specialist reverse engineering capabilities enable reproduction of obsolete classic car components. Using modern measurement tools and CAD modelling, we recreate precision parts where original manufacturing data may be unavailable. This service supports heritage vehicle restoration projects.
Prototype Tooling
We develop prototype tooling solutions for new product development across multiple industries. Our engineers collaborate with clients from concept through to production-ready tooling, supporting both one-off prototypes and small batch manufacturing.
Additive Manufacturing
Laser additive manufacturing capabilities complement traditional machining processes. This technology enables production of complex geometries and rapid prototyping, particularly for low-volume specialist components in aerospace and medical applications.
Test Rigs
Custom test rig design and fabrication supports product validation across automotive and industrial applications. Our engineers develop bespoke solutions for performance testing, durability assessment, and functional verification of components and systems.
People
David MacKinnon
Founder
With engineering experience since 1976 across aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors, David established MES in 2014. His career includes work on engine development and motorsport projects, bringing extensive technical expertise to the business.
Questions
What engineering sectors do you specialise in?
We work across aerospace, automotive, motorsport, medical, and industrial sectors, with particular expertise in precision machining and reverse engineering applications.
Can you handle urgent engineering requirements?
Yes, our facility supports time-sensitive projects with documented examples of Friday evening requests delivered by Monday morning.
What materials can you work with?
Our capabilities include titanium, inconel, stainless steel, aluminium, engineering plastics, and composites for diverse application requirements.
Do you support prototype development?
We provide complete prototype tooling solutions from concept through to production-ready manufacturing, including test rig development.
How do you ensure quality standards?
Our quality processes combine modern measurement equipment with documented procedures, supported by client testimonials confirming consistent delivery.
What machining equipment do you have?
Our plant includes 3-axis CNC machines, manual lathes, precision measurement tools, and additive manufacturing systems for comprehensive engineering support.
