ABOUT The pinnacle in quality and precision.
With a history spanning over seven decades, we continue to build successful business relationships by exceeding our customers’ expectations for machined components.
It’s simple. We get
the job done right.
As a fully automated CNC organization, our aim is to contribute to our customers’ success by creating solutions and machining quality parts through collective team analysis and innovative manufacturing practices.
With the highest quality machining solutions around, utilizing FMS (Flexible Manufacturing Systems) including 5-axis machines and our intricate Zeiss Contura CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines, we ensure that we meet and exceed the tightest tolerances that our customers demand.
In addition to the latest technology, we have a state of the art team. Our highly skilled and talented team members take pride in their work to maintain the greatest level of customer satisfaction on every project.
FAQ‘s
General Questions
Modern Engineering provides precision CNC machining, CNC milling, CNC turning, automated manufacturing, inspection, and production machining services for customers across North America.
Modern Engineering operates in Delta, British Columbia, Canada
Modern Engineering has been serving manufacturers since 1973.
We support aerospace, automotive, medical device, transportation, marine, industrial equipment, hydraulics, scientific instrumentation, and OEM manufacturers.
CNC Machining Services
We provide CNC milling, CNC turning, multi-axis machining, robotic automation, and precision inspection services.
Yes. Modern Engineering operates multiple 5-axis machining centers capable of producing complex parts with fewer setups and tighter dimensional control.
5-axis machining reduces setups, improves accuracy, shortens production cycles, and supports more complex geometries.
Yes. Our facility operates advanced multi-tasking turning centers featuring twin spindles, milling capabilities, and robotic automation.
Quality & Inspection
We use Zeiss coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), laser scanning technology, and in-process inspection procedures to verify dimensional accuracy.
A Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a precision inspection system used to measure critical dimensions and verify that machined components meet engineering specifications.
Yes. Our processes are designed to support high-precision components where dimensional accuracy and repeatability are critical.
Automation & Production
Yes. Modern Engineering operates multiple Fanuc and Universal robotic systems integrated into manufacturing workflows to improve consistency and throughput.
Automated CNC manufacturing combines CNC machining with robotics and process automation to improve repeatability, efficiency, and production capacity.
Yes. Our automated machining cells, palletized machining centers, and robotics infrastructure support both long-run and high-volume manufacturing programs.
Engineering & Design
Tighter tolerances require additional machining time, more rigorous inspection, specialized tooling, and increased process controls, which can increase manufacturing costs.
Design for manufacturability is the process of reviewing part designs to improve production efficiency while maintaining performance requirements.
Yes. We work with engineering teams to review manufacturability, tolerances, machining strategies, and production efficiency.
Supply Chain & Location
Canadian precision manufacturers offer proximity to North American markets, shorter lead times, strong quality standards, and supply chain stability.
Yes. We support North American manufacturers and OEMs requiring precision-machined components.
Yes. We support both early-stage development projects and full-scale production programs.
General Manager,
Udo Jahn.
If you’ve met Udo, seen him speak at an event, or read his blog posts, you know him as a very passionate and opinionated business leader. Udo’s entire working life has been spent in the manufacturing sector and he knows it inside and out.
As Modern Engineering’s General Manager since 1986, Udo has made Modern stand out amongst its competitors for not only the accuracy and consistency of our sawguides and CNC machining capabilities, but also for investing in skills development, innovation, automation and sheer production power. Modern Engineering is now one of the largest CNC milling operations on the west coast.
Udo passionately believes that the future of manufacturing in Canada relies on automation instead of outsourcing, which unfortunately many other companies have turned to over the past few decades. Udo believes in educating our young workforce today in order to preserve the machining knowledge that currently exists in our country and to ensure that Canada has a strong foundation of manufacturing industry leaders for the future.
In his spare time, Udo is known as an expert of delicious and budget-friendly wine — dare he say, “cheap wine”. He also enjoys global travel and staying engaged in current events in the Canadian manufacturing industry.
Through innovation
everyone benefits.
We want to spread our knowledge and be influencers across the industry.
One Read Udo’s latest contribution to Canadian Metalworking.
Shops need discipline and well-planned forethought to get through the bad times. Read Udo’s latest opinion piece titled, “Why working harder is not a downturn strategy”.
Two Training the next generation at BCIT.
Modern Engineering is a big supporter of the CNC Machinist Co-op Diploma Program at BCIT and hosts one or more students at all times. This program provides training in basic machining and CNC skills over the course of 3 terms, including 1 co-op work term.
Three Helping bridge the skills gap between schools and industry.
Modern Engineering works closely with British Columbia Metal Manufacturing Advisory Group (BCMMAG) to help find ways to inspire and educate students about CNC machining through initiatives in secondary schools. Udo believes that supplying modern equipment to our schools, is one of the keys to bridging the skills gap.
