Applications Engineer, II

Ontic; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

401K with match

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Ontic is seeking an Applications Engineer II to serve as a technical liaison between customers, sales and internal engineering teams. You will review RFQs/COs, create MBOMs/MDLs, and support ECNs, ECRs and PLM data management in Windchill.

A strong technical background in aerospace/engineering and 5–9 years of experience are required. You will collaborate across engineering, product development, and manufacturing to ensure correct documentation, compliance, and successful product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related STEM field.
• 5–9 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/engineering documentation.
• Working knowledge of engineering applications and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of RFQs and COs.
• Initiate and participate in drawing changes (ECR/ECN).
• Provide technical support and product knowledge for RFQs/CO analyses.
• Create MBOM and MDL.
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities.
• Review technical data and test reports for accuracy.

Skills

RFQ analysis

MBOM/MDL creation

Engineering change support

Windchill PLM data management

ERP data entry

CCB participation

Technical documentation

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical/electrical engineering or related STEM

Tools

Windchill

ERP

PLM

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Chatswort hsite specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and new solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and are continuing to grow at pace. Our team is looking for an Applications Engineer II, to join them.

The Applications Engineer II will act as a crucial technical liaison, connecting customers and sales teams with internal engineering and product development departments. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong communication skills to ensure that complex aerospace products are successfully implemented and supported. This person will also Perform technical review of Request for Quote (RFQ), Customer Order (CO) in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and support Conflict Minerals Compliance i.e. RoHs, REACH, PFAS, RM, etc.

Required qualifications and responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of RFQs and/or CO's
• Initiate and participate in drawing change process (ECR, ECN), as required
• Support engineers by providing technical support and knowledge of products from RFQ's and/or CO's analysis
• Create Manufacturing Bill Of Materials (MBOM), and Material Data List (MDL)
• Works under general supervision with a certain degree of creativity and latitude, as required.
• Support Change Control Board (CCB) activities
• Evaluate incoming technical data (documentation, and test reports), verify accuracy, and sort codes according to file system
• Understanding technical data baselines to determine effects in configuration management
• Dispose of obsolete files in accordance with established retirement schedule or legal requirements
• Store technical data in paper form (where applicable) or enter information into computerized storage system(s).
• Scanning and importing into electronic vault.
• Identify drawings, license code, original manufacturer code, top assembly
• Retrieve drawings and/or materials for qualified personnel upon request
• Locate missing documents as requested
• Maintain drawings and associated documents/files.
• Maintain Technical baseline in our PLM database (Windchill).
• Data entry into ERP system
• Review and coordinate preparation of project documentation with Engineering personnel, such as Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
• Engineering Change Notices (ECNs)
• Review and analyze released engineering change data
• Support Conflict Minerals Compliance processes for reporting

As an Applications Engineer II, you will: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field. A minimum of 5 - 9 years equivalent combination of technical education and experience in a manufacturing environment with engineering documentation, such as drawings, specifications, bills of material and configuration management Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution
• Annual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program

Compensation Pay Range $100K to $120K

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee. Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers' fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support. We use our expertise and experience to reduce supply chain risk, improve production outputs and deliver for our customers, so they can keep their aircraft flying now and in the future.