Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Precision Engineering Partner in Leeds
Established in 1947, Richards Engineering Leeds is a family-owned business with a legacy of delivering precision engineering solutions. Our expertise spans traditional milling and turning to advanced CNC machinery, CAD-CAM design, and reverse engineering using CMM technology. We serve diverse industries including oil, valves, food packaging, motor production, and furniture, ensuring full traceability on material specifications and non-destructive testing. Certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015, we collaborate with suppliers who meet our rigorous quality standards. Our team of skilled engineers provides tailored services for one-off or batch production, prioritising reliability and technical excellence.With over seven decades of experience, we combine heritage with innovation to meet modern engineering challenges. Our Leeds-based facility has expanded since 1992, integrating new machinery to enhance service quality. We maintain transparency in operations, offering fully documented compliance with customer requirements. Our commitment to quality assured systems ensures clients receive precision-engineered components for critical applications.
Services
CNC Milling
CNC Turning
CAD-CAM Design
Reverse Engineering
Precision Machining
Quality Assurance
Material Traceability
Non-Destructive Testing
Component Repair
Batch Production
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in precision engineering.
- Our team consists of skilled engineers with expertise in CNC machinery and CAD-CAM design.
- We are certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 for quality assurance.
- We provide full traceability on material specs with NDT compliance.
- Our services cater to diverse industries including oil, automotive, and food packaging.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
Services
CNC Milling
Our CNC milling services utilise advanced machinery like the Doosan DNM 650 and Matchmaker VMC 1000 to deliver high-precision components. We handle complex geometries for industries requiring tight tolerances, including automotive and oil sectors. Our team ensures efficiency and accuracy in every project.
CAD-CAM Design
We offer CAD-CAM design solutions to translate client concepts into detailed engineering models. This process supports seamless integration with CNC machinery, ensuring precision in prototyping and production. Our systems enable reverse engineering for legacy components needing modernisation.
Quality Assurance
Certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015, we maintain rigorous quality checks using Mitutoyo CMM technology. Full traceability of materials and non-destructive testing (NDT) ensures compliance with industry standards. Our suppliers provide documented test certificates for all sourced materials.
Component Repair
We specialise in repairing and maintaining components for kitchen and bedroom manufacturers, among others. Using precision engineering techniques, we restore original functionality to parts, extending their lifecycle while adhering to quality standards.
Batch Production
From one-off prototypes to large-scale batch production, our facility accommodates diverse volume requirements. Our machinery and skilled engineers ensure consistency and efficiency, meeting deadlines without compromising on quality for industries like food packaging and motor production.
People
Norman Smith Richardson
Founder
Founded the company in 1947 as a respected engineer, establishing a legacy of technical excellence and family leadership in precision engineering.
Mark Richardson
Director
Joined the company in the early 1990s, leading operations alongside Ian Richardson to expand capabilities and maintain ISO-certified standards.
Ian Richardson
Director
Served as director since 2007, overseeing engineering projects and ensuring adherence to quality systems while mentoring a dedicated team.
Amy
Office Manager
Manages administrative operations, ensuring smooth coordination between clients and the engineering team since joining the company.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We cater to industries including oil, valves, food packaging, motor production, furniture, and kitchen/bedroom manufacturing.
Are you ISO certified?
Yes, we are certified to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems.
Can you handle custom or one-off projects?
Yes, we specialise in both one-off prototypes and batch production to meet specific client needs.
Do you offer material traceability?
Yes, we ensure full traceability on material specifications with non-destructive testing compliance.
