Engineering Manager - Aerospace and Defense

Advance CNC • Grove City, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Advance CNC Machining, we are a growing company of over 50 team members committed to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of engineers, embodying accountability and humility. The Engineering Manager will serve as both a strategist and a mentor, guiding the engineering team and collaborating across the business to create custom deliverables that exceed expectations. The company is a growing $15 million company experiencing rapidly rising demand.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined experience in design engineering
• Deep understanding of machining and related manufacturing processes
• Experience leading and mentoring direct reports
• Strong analytical skills for diagnosing design or production challenges
• A proactive, collaborative approach with excellent communication skills including the ability to hold others accountable
• 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
• Successful pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 401k plan with a generous 100% employer match up to $5,200 per year
• 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) your first year and 128 hours your second year
• 6 paid holidays after first 90 days
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance coverage options
• Christmas bonus opportunity
• Other bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager