Engineering PMO Manager: Lead Tech Transfers

Ontic; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

401K with 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health champions

Career development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Ontic in Chatsworth, California seeks an Engineering Manager for the PMO to lead the transfer of engineering data, knowledge, assemblies, and test capabilities for product-line transfers into Ontic.

You will manage a PMO engineering team, ensuring thorough knowledge transfer, data/document control, and training across technicians, operators, engineering and HSE. Strong aerospace, leadership, and MRO/OEM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience is required.
• Proven experience in a technical managerial role is required.
• Experience in technical MRO/OEM roles is preferred.
• Understanding of aviation quality standards, design controls and configuration is required.
• Broad Manufacturing Engineering competence across mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic/electrical/electronic is desired.
• Experience with test equipment is an advantage.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; proficient in MS Office and ERP.
• Ability to train others and lead in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PMO Engineering team for transferring engineering work packages to Ontic.
• Ensure resources are supported with product/process knowledge during transitions.
• Oversee retrieval, loading and cataloguing documents in ERP and data repositories.
• Describe and drive all engineering activities for product transfers.
• Capture and document transferring product knowledge.
• Provide training and support for technicians, operators, engineering and HSE.
• Lead lessons learnt and support due diligence phases.
• Direct resources, including contract staff, and ensure compliance with health, safety and data protection.

Skills

Aerospace experience

Technical leadership

MRO/OEM knowledge

Quality standards (aviation)

Transfer engineering

Data transfer & documentation

Problem solving

MS Office (incl. MS Project)

ERP systems

Training & mentoring

Team coaching

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

Ontic in Chatsworth, California seeks an Engineering Manager for the PMO to lead the transfer of engineering data, knowledge, assemblies, and test capabilities for product-line transfers into Ontic.

You will manage a PMO engineering team, ensuring thorough knowledge transfer, data/document control, and training across technicians, operators, engineering and HSE. Strong aerospace, leadership, and MRO/OEM experience are essential.