About the role

The Engineering Manager will lead, coach, and develop a team of mechanical engineers while optimizing workflows to increase throughput and reduce waste. They are responsible for managing performance, troubleshooting design issues, and overseeing the engineering group's budget and performance indicators.

What they look for

Mechanical engineering Design engineering Machining Manufacturing processes Team leadership Performance management Workflow optimization Troubleshooting Analytical skills Concept development 3D modeling Tolerances Manufacturability reviews SolidWorks Budget management

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of design engineering experience with a deep understanding of machining and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in SolidWorks and strong leadership skills are required, with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar field preferred.

Benefits

401k plan Paid time off Paid holidays Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Accident insurance Disability insurance Christmas bonus

Full description

Engineering Manager

Advance CNC Machining – Grove City, Ohio

Salary: $130,000 DOE

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who’s enjoyable to work with, and that can thoughtfully bring the competency, ownership, and leadership needed to help our growing $20 million company keep up with rapidly rising demand.

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- while modeling the accountability, resourcefulness, and humility that define our culture.

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

Christmas bonus opportunity

Other bonus opportunities

What You Bring

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager with the proactivity, determination, and commitment to excel in a fast-paced and growing manufacturing environment.

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 50+ team members where ordinary people do extraordinary things.

We value humility, determination, and teamwork.

We invest in leading-edge technology and taking care of people.

We’re committed to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Here, your work directly supports the success of our customers and our company.

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. Check us out at www.advancecnc.com/careers and apply today!

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