Baker Manufacturing, Inc.

What Baker Manufacturing, Inc. does

Baker Manufacturing, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned precision CNC machining company headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, founded in 1970 by Dave and Suzanne Baker. The company manufactures extreme-tolerance precision parts, assemblies, and tooling for tier-one customers in the aerospace, maritime/defense, and space/satellite industries, with applications ranging from commercial and military aircraft components to submarine parts rated for 50+ atmospheres and clean-room vacuum-packed satellite hardware. Its core technology stack centers on 5-axis CNC machining, supplemented by Electric Discharge Machining (EDM), 3D additive manufacturing, Mastercam CAM-integrated tool path optimization, 3D scanning quality verification, and NADCAP-accredited processing under ITAR certification. The company operates multiple U.S. manufacturing facilities and delivers regionally with its own trucks and end-to-end tracking.

Baker's business model is a project-based, quote-driven custom manufacturing service with three primary revenue mechanics: one-off precision machining jobs, full-stack project management engagements (spanning R&D, reverse engineering, engineering consultation, time/process/cost analysis, manufacturing, and QA/QC), and recurring long-term supply contracts for industrial-scale production of exotic metal assemblies. Secondary revenue is generated from finishing services (anodizing, coating, honing, grinding, gear hobbing, packaging) bundled with or sold separately from core machining work. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with relationship-based engagement, supported by a content-marketing website and a CNC newsletter, targeting prime contractors in highly regulated, qualification-heavy industries. Pricing is opaque and custom-engineered per project, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Leadership is now in its third generation, with Tony Baker as Chairman and Chief Engineer and Jamie Baker Smiddy as CEO.

Name

Baker Manufacturing, Inc.

Legal name

Baker Manufacturing, Inc.

Website

https://bakermfginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Baker Manufacturing is a third-generation, family-owned precision CNC machining company in Tacoma, WA, producing extreme-tolerance parts, assemblies, and tooling for tier-one aerospace, naval/submarine, and space/satellite prime contractors using 5-axis CNC, EDM, and additive manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision CNC Machining Services: Custom precision machining of aerospace, maritime, and submarine components using advanced CNC machines. Revenue is generated through project-based manufacturing contracts with extreme-tolerance requirements.
2. Full-Stack Project Management: Comprehensive project management from R&D through testing, manufacturing, quality assurance and delivery. Includes engineering consultation, reverse engineering, and time/process/cost analysis.
3. Long-Term Supply Contracts: Ongoing supply of exotic metal assemblies and components for industrial-scale production requirements, delivered on-time and on-budget.
4. Finishing & Secondary Services: Anodizing, coating, honing, grinding, gear hobbing, and packaging services bundled with manufacturing or sold separately.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Baker Manufacturing is a third-generation, family-owned precision CNC machining company that produces extreme-tolerance parts, assemblies, and tooling for aerospace, maritime/submarine, and space/satellite customers. The firm provides full-stack production management spanning R&D, reverse engineering, engineering consultation, machining, in-process inspection, finishing, packaging, and delivery. Its capabilities include 5-axis CNC machining, EDM, gear hobbing, anodizing, 3D additive manufacturing, and NADCAP-certified processing.

Product overview

Baker Manufacturing, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned precision CNC machining and full-stack production service provider serving aerospace and maritime industries. The company offers an integrated suite of manufacturing services organized around a core full-stack production capability, which encompasses Engineering & Planning, Machining & Crafting, Inspecting & Finishing, and Documenting & Packaging. Specialized capabilities including 5-Axis Machining, NADCAP Processing, EDM, Gear Hobbing, Honing & Finishing, Anodizing & Coating, Quality Assurance/Control, Grinding, Industrial Planning, Tooling Re-Fresh, Cutting & Welding, Tooling Development, and 3D Additive Manufacturing extend the core offering to address specific manufacturing requirements from R&D through industrial-scale production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Stack Production Complete manufactured systems creation, management, production, and delivery — from parts to assemblies to total components with turn-key production capabilities, offered to enterprise aerospace and maritime customers.
• 5-Axis Machining Innovative fifth-axis systems with advanced CNC machines for manufacturing bespoke parts or high-volume precision components for aerospace, maritime, and submarine applications.
• Engineering & Planning Complete engineering and process planning services including materials analysis, structural integrity assessment, efficiency and productivity planning, and risk mitigation to guarantee outcomes for industrial-scale production.
• Machining & Crafting
• Inspecting & Finishing Full suite of inspection tools including gauges, micrometers, granite tables, and state-of-the-art 3D scanning systems with NADCAP processing capability for aerospace and maritime quality requirements.
• Documenting & Packaging Clean, error-free final product delivery with clean-room vacuum packing, provenance assurance, identification marks, placards, and end-to-end tracking including photos and tagging.
• Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) Machining of extremely hard materials to very close tolerances, including the manufacture of small parts that are difficult for standard CNC processes.
• NADCAP Processing Production to NADCAP industry consensus-based supply chain standards for aerospace and maritime quality requirements, with documented processes and qualified suppliers.
• Gear Hobbing Gear, spline, and sprocket cutting for spurs, helical gears, and motor parts with quick and efficient production.
• Honing & Finishing Ultra-smooth finishes and improved bore geometries for absolute-tolerance assemblies and components.
• Anodizing & Coating Hundreds of coating options with anodizing for aluminum and titanium to create durable, corrosion-resistant finishes.
• Grinding Cylindrical, centerless, surface, and form grinding plus tool and cutter grinding for materials too hard for milling and turning.
• Cutting & Welding MIG/TIG, Waterjet, Laser, and Laser Etch cutting and welding processes for complete project management from start-to-finish.
• Tooling Development Thermal analysis, 3D scanning, and application testing to develop tooling that makes products perfect from the start.
• Tooling Re-Fresh Repair and re-freshing of tool and die sets and systems for tool and die applications.
• 3D Additive Manufacturing 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies for metals, plastics, and novel materials for testing, evaluation, and scaled manufacturing.
• Quality Assurance/Control QA/QC processes including Ultrasound, C Scan Reporting, Materials Certifications, hi-res photos, and precise digital files with DFARS documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time and on-budget delivery
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OkumacoreTechnology or IntegrationCNC machine tool manufacturer partner providing advanced vertical and horizontal CNC machines for Baker's precision manufacturing operations.
• Emuge FrankencoreTechnology or IntegrationTooling and end mill manufacturer partner contributing to Baker's precision machining capabilities.
• MLC-CAD SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCAD systems partner providing design and engineering software solutions.
• FAROcoreTechnology or Integration3D measurement and imaging technology partner providing state-of-the-art scanning systems for quality inspection.
• Big KaisercoreTechnology or IntegrationPrecision tooling partner for high-performance metalworking solutions.
• MastercamcoreTechnology or IntegrationCAM software partner enabling efficient tool path development to reduce wasteful cuts and maximize raw material utilization.
• RenishawcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrecision engineering partner providing metrology and manufacturing solutions for inspection and process control.
• 5th Axis SystemscoreTechnology or Integration5th Axis technology provider enabling advanced five-axis machining capabilities for bespoke parts manufacturing.
• AJAC (Apprenticeship and Jobs Acquisition Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership supporting apprenticeship training and skills development for manufacturing careers.
• Tacoma PowercoreOthersLocal electricity provider delivering nearly 98% carbon-free power to Baker's Tacoma facility, supporting environmentally-conscious manufacturing operations.
• SIBC (Submarine Industrial Base Coalition)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense industrial base coalition supporting submarine construction supply chain and industry collaboration.
• NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall business advocacy organization membership supporting independent business interests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CPI Aerostructures: Smaller U.S. aerospace structures and assemblies integrator serving defense primes; very comparable size and tier-one supplier positioning to Baker Manufacturing.
• Ducommun Incorporated: Tier-one aerospace structures and electronic assemblies supplier operating a similar 'engineered solutions' model with ITAR-cleared, NADCAP-qualified precision manufacturing for the same prime contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Major aerospace engine and structural components manufacturer with deep relationships across commercial and defense OEMs; comparable customer base and mission-critical part focus.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace components and systems manufacturer with extensive machining and assemblies capability, serving commercial and military aerospace customers analogous to Baker's end markets.
• Spirit AeroSystems: One of the world's largest tier-one aerostructures suppliers; competes in the same commercial aircraft structural components value chain that Baker supplies into.
• Precision Castparts Corp: A Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary that is the largest U.S. precision aerospace metal components manufacturer, serving the same Boeing/Airbus/defense primes Baker targets but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Diversified aerospace and defense manufacturer with precision machining and engineered products across naval, aerospace, and industrial markets — overlapping with Baker's defense/maritime focus.
• Senior plc: Global aerospace and defense components manufacturer with precision machined and fluid conveyance products, comparable in mission-critical part delivery to commercial and defense OEMs.
• Magellan Aerospace: Canadian-headquartered precision aerospace components manufacturer with similar capabilities in complex machining, assemblies, and defense-related programs.

Emerging players

• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing services company offering on-demand CNC machining and 3D printing; competes for rapid-turn aerospace prototyping and low-volume production work that overlaps Baker's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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