Engineering Manager, PMO

Ontic; Unincorporated Chatsworth (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leave

Company 401K plan with up to 4% matched contribution

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Commitment to development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic seeks an Engineering Manager – PMO in Chatsworth, California, to lead the engineering function for product line transfers. You will manage the PMO Engineering team, ensuring all engineering documents and product knowledge are accurately cataloged in Ontic's ERP.

Candidates should have aerospace experience and proven technical managerial skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance, PTO, and a competitive salary range of $150k to $165k.

Qualifications

• Aerospace experience is required.
• Proven experience in a technical managerial role is required.
• Understanding of aviation quality standards, design, and configuration controls is required.
• Concise verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop PMO Engineering team to ensure capable engineering work package transfer.
• Ensure product knowledge is documented for all transferring products.
• Develop and lead all engineering activities associated with transfer.
• Provide training and support for technicians and operators.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Technical managerial experience

Understanding of aviation quality standards

Manufacturing engineering experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with MS Office and ERP systems

Job description

Engineering Manager – PMO

You will report to the Director of PMO and will have an onsite work structure in Chatsworth, California. The role is responsible and accountable for leading the engineering function within PMO for transfer and rebuilding of all engineering data, product knowledge, assembly and test capability associated with a product line transfer into Ontic.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop PMO Engineering team to ensure competent and capable of transferring engineering work package to Ontic.
• Ensuring that the business assigned direct and indirect resources are thoroughly supported with product and process knowledge during a transition.
• Ensure all documents associated with transition are retrieved and loaded / catalogued into Ontic ERP and data repositories.
• Develop and lead all engineering activities associated with transfer.
• Ensure product knowledge is captured and documented for all transferring products.
• Provide training and support for technicians / operators / engineering / HSE etc.
• Develop and implement lessons learnt.
• Provide technical support during Due Diligence phase.
• Management and direction of assigned resources to include contract staff.
• Adhere to legislation governing employment, including but not restricted to health and safety, data protection, equal opportunities ensuring compliance with local policies and procedures.
• Ability to participate and contribute to several projects simultaneously.
• Undertake such other duties commensurate with the role that may be required from time to time.Ensure that identified opportunities for efficiency are implemented during transition period.
• Ensuring direct reports are supported through regular face to face meetings and performance reviews.
• Ensure transferring equipment is “fit for purpose and H&S compliant”.
• Ensure all data and product and process knowledge for TE is transferred.

Qualifications

• Aerospace experience is required.
• Proven experience in a technical managerial role is required.
• Previous knowledge in technical MRO/OEM role is preferred.
• Understanding of aviation quality standards, design, and configuration controls is required.
• Demonstrate Manufacturing Engineering experience with a broad technical competence is an advantage – Mechanical / Hydraulic / Pneumatic / Electrical / Electronic.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Test Equipment is an advantage – Mechanical / Hydraulic / Pneumatic / Electrical / Electronic.
• Concise and accurate verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills of technical issues.
• Capable of using MS Office to include MS Project and ERP systems effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to train others on products to include use of TE.
• Ability to lead in challenging situations.

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

$150k to $165k

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.

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

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.