Engineering Manager

Job Description

Engineering Manager

Advance CNC Machining – Grove City, Ohio

Salary: Up to $130,000 DOE

Are you the kind of engineering leader who sees a problem and does something about it?

Advance CNC Machining is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager who can lead our engineering team, solve problems, improve how we work, and keep projects moving forward.

We're looking for someone who is proactive, assertive, innovative, and accountable. Someone who doesn't wait for problems to become emergencies, doesn't let unresolved issues sit on the sidelines, and isn't afraid to make a decision or have a difficult conversation when it's necessary.

At Advance CNC Machining, we specialize in producing high precision machined parts for customers from coast to coast including equipment manufacturers, food, drug and the aerospace and defense industries. We believe in getting the right people in the right seats so we can fulfill our mission to create more opportunities for our families and our neighbors.

What You’ll Do

As our Engineering Manager, you’ll serve as both a strategist and a mentor—guiding our engineering team to create custom deliverables that exceed expectations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team of mechanical engineers

Leading performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and professional growth planning

Optimizing engineering workflows to increase throughput, reduce waste, and streamline handoffs with production teams

Troubleshooting design issues with an analytical, solutions-oriented approach

Owning the Engineering group’s performance indicators and budget

Compensation package includes:

401k plan with a generous 100% employer match up to $5,200 per year

80 hours of paid time off (PTO) your first year, increasing annually up to 200 hours.

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance coverage options

Bonus opportunities

What You Bring

The right Engineering Manager is strong on follow-through, a problem solver and accountable.

The skills needed:

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

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) is preferred.

Why Advance CNC?

We’re a refreshingly different, growing company of 60+ team members where ordinary people do extraordinary things.

Be part of a fast-growing $20+ million-dollar company with an exciting future.

Take ownership of a critical leadership role.

Gain opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Join a team that values hard work, accountability, collaboration, and commitment

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to bring your engineering leadership to a caring team that will invest in your future, we’d love to talk.

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

Full-time