Precision-machining contract manufacturer for medical, aerospace, and defense
ARCH operates a 501–1,000-person precision-machining business across multiple U.S. facilities, serving medical devices, aerospace/defense, and industrial markets. The hiring footprint is heavily manufacturing-focused (142 of 161 active roles), with accelerating velocity concentrated in CNC operations and machine leads—signaling capacity expansion rather than platform shift. Project backlog reveals operational maturity priorities: lean/kaizen initiatives, CNC program optimization, and a recent AI agentic problem-solving pilot suggest they're applying automation to reduce cycle time and scrap costs, core pain points recurring across their challenge list.
Notable leadership hires: CNC Lathe Lead, Operations Director, CNC Milling/Lathe Machine Lead, CNC Swiss Machine Lead
ARCH is a privately held precision-machining manufacturer headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, founded in 2011. The company designs and manufactures cutting tools, precision-machined components, and medical devices for critical-part customers in aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. Its operational footprint spans multiple state-of-the-art U.S. facilities offering indexable tooling, micro precision tooling, custom special tooling, laser marking, and design-for-manufacturability services. The business model combines in-house prototyping, on-site application testing, program management, and technical support, positioning it as a full-service outsourced manufacturing partner. Core technical capabilities include CNC machining (Mazak, Fanuc, DMG Mori platforms), wire EDM, and resharpening.
ARCH operates Mazak, Fanuc, and DMG Mori CNC platforms alongside wire EDM and laser marking equipment. The stack includes Mastercam CAM software, SolidWorks and AutoCAD for design, and Keyence for precision measurement and vision systems.
Current initiatives include lean manufacturing and kaizen events to reduce cycle time and scrap costs, CNC program optimization projects, Domo OPEX scorecard implementation for visibility, and a pilot in AI agentic problem-solving for manufacturing efficiency. Medical device design and development and international quality support are also active.
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