Engineering Manager, PMO

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave

401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health support

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc in California is seeking an Engineering Manager - PMO to lead and develop the PMO Engineering team. The role includes managing resources, ensuring engineering work package transfer, and supporting multiple projects with a focus on aerospace.

The successful candidate will have extensive technical managerial experience, particularly in MRO/OEM contexts. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, PTO, 401(k) contributions, and more.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical managerial role is required.
• Concise and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to train others on products, including use of TE.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PMO Engineering team.
• Support resources with product and process knowledge.
• Manage and direct assigned resources.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Technical managerial experience

Quality standards understanding

Analytical and problem-solving skills

MS Office proficiency

Leadership skills

Training capability

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Engineering Manager - PMO

We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; join a leader in global aerospace OEM. Ontic’s Chatsworth, CA site specializes in precision engineering, MRO, and solutions for parts at risk of obsolescence. With over 1,400 employees across four time zones and seven sites, the company has more than doubled in size since 2019.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PMO Engineering team to ensure competent transfer of engineering work packages to Ontic.
• Support direct and indirect resources with product and process knowledge during a transition.
• Retrieve, load, and catalogue all transition documents into Ontic ERP and data repositories.
• Develop and lead all engineering activities associated with the transfer.
• Capture and document product knowledge for all transferring products.
• Provide training and support for technicians, operators, engineering, HSE, and other stakeholders.
• Implement lessons learned and provide technical support during the due diligence phase.
• Manage and direct assigned resources, including contract staff.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, health and safety, data protection, and equal opportunities.
• Participate in and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Implement efficiency opportunities during the transition period.
• Conduct regular face‑to‑face meetings and performance reviews with direct reports.
• Ensure transferring equipment is fit for purpose and H&S compliant.
• Transfer all data, product, and process knowledge for TE.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the role as required.

Qualifications

• Aerospace experience is required.
• Proven experience in a technical managerial role is required.
• Previous knowledge in a technical MRO/OEM role is preferred.
• Understanding of aviation quality standards, design, and configuration controls is required.
• Manufacturing engineering experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, or electronic competence is advantageous.
• Understanding of test equipment across those domains is advantageous.
• Concise and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and ERP systems.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to train others on products, including use of TE.
• Capability to lead in challenging situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave
• Company 401(k) 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: $150,000 to $165,000

EEO and Inclusion

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.

Legal Compliance

Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. Through in‑house manufacturing, 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance, competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave; company 401(k) plan with up to 4% matched contribution; annual bonus program; flexible working arrangements; paid volunteering opportunities; mental health support; commitment to development; employee referral program.

EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.