Engineering Manager

Advance CNC Machining; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO 80-200 hours

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Advance CNC Machining is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who can lead the engineering team, solve problems, and keep projects moving forward. This leadership role guides a group of mechanical engineers delivering custom parts for demanding aerospace and defense customers in a fast-growing, AS9100-certified environment.

You will own the team's performance metrics and budget, coach engineers, optimize workflows, and drive efficiency and quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined experience in design engineering.
• Deep understanding of machining and related manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading and mentoring direct reports, with excellent communication and accountability.
• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing design or production challenges.
• Ability to guide engineers through concept development, 3D modeling, prints, tolerances, and manufacturability reviews.
• Mindset focused on efficiency, quality improvement, and cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of mechanical engineers.
• Lead performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and professional growth planning.
• Optimize engineering workflows to increase throughput, reduce waste, and streamline handoffs with production teams.
• Troubleshoot design issues with an analytical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Own the Engineering group's performance indicators and budget.

Skills

Design engineering

Machining processes

Leadership

Analytical thinking

3D modeling

Tolerance analysis

Manufacturability reviews

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Updated September 4, 2026

At a glance

Company: Advance CNC Machining
Location: Grove City, OH 43123
Pay: Up to $130,000/year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: Leadership / Senior (10+ years)

Why this job is worth considering

Advance CNC Machining is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager who can lead the engineering team, solve problems, improve how the shop works, and keep projects moving forward. This is a chance to take ownership of a critical leadership role at a fast-growing, AS9100-certified aerospace and defense machining company - guiding a team of mechanical engineers who create custom deliverables for demanding customers.

What you'll be doing

• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of mechanical engineers
• Lead performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and professional growth planning
• Optimize engineering workflows to increase throughput, reduce waste, and streamline handoffs with production teams
• Troubleshoot design issues with an analytical, solutions-oriented approach
• Own the Engineering group's performance indicators and budget

What we're looking for

Required

• 10+ years of combined experience in design engineering
• Deep understanding of machining and related manufacturing processes
• Experience leading and mentoring direct reports, including excellent communication and the ability to hold others accountable
• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing design or production challenges
• Ability to guide engineers through concept development, 3D modeling, prints, tolerances, and manufacturability reviews
• A mindset focused on efficiency, quality improvement, and cost savings
• Demonstrated SolidWorks experience and fluency

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field

Pay, benefits and schedule

• Up to $130,000/year, depending on experience
• 401(k) with a 100% employer match up to $5,200 per year
• 80 hours of PTO in your first year, increasing annually up to 200 hours
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
• Bonus opportunities

About Advance CNC Machining

Advance CNC Machining is an AS9100-certified, ITAR-registered precision machining company producing high-precision parts for equipment manufacturers and customers in the food, drug, aerospace, and defense industries, from its Grove City, Ohio headquarters. The company runs 4- and 5-axis Makino CNC machining centers, many with integrated automation for lights-out manufacturing, and has grown to a roughly $20 million business built around 'getting the right people in the right seats.'

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check are conditions of employment.