Manufacturing Project Engineer

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Company 401K with up to 4% matched

Annual bonus program

Flexible working arrangements

Paid volunteering opportunities

Access to mental health champions

Job summary

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc seeks a Manufacturing Project Engineer for its Chatsworth, CA operations center. You will lead technical reviews, develop manufacturing plans, and drive design changes to prevent obsolescence while coordinating tooling, manuals, and supplier involvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in aerospace manufacturing; PMP certification is a plus, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and clear technical reporting in a

Qualifications

• Effective communication and ability to write clear, concise technical reports.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of new products.
• Develop manufacturing planning for products, including BOM; modify as needed.
• Improve/modify current designs to mitigate obsolescence issues.
• Design assembly/test tooling and shop aids as needed.
• Prepare and update technical manuals, Service Letters and Service Bulletins.
• Assist in supplier evaluation and technical problem resolution.
• Support Customer Service and Sales with technical expertise.
• Troubleshoot assembly/test issues and participate in concurrent engineering.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PMP certification (nice to have)

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 Chatsworth, CA, site 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 a Manufacturing Project Engineer to join the team. Become part of a dynamic aerospace company.

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc is currently looking for a Project Engineer for its operations center in Chatsworth, CA. Ontic is engaged primarily in electro-mechanical and electronic assemblies for the aerospace industry including general aviation, commercial and military applications. Ontic has a long history in the Aerospace and Defense marketplace, producing high quality products used in both legacy and modern applications.

To be considered for a Manufacturing Project Engineer, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in aerospace manufacturing including product design, manufacturing, planning, testing and fabrication.
• Knowledge of Aerospace product qualification requirements and familiarity with FAA/Military certification requirements.
• Experience setting up new production lines and moving production lines.
• Ability to provide technical support to customers, suppliers, and in-house technicians.
• Effective communication and ability to write clear, concise technical reports.
• PMP certification is a plus

As a Manufacturing project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Perform technical reviews of new product.
• Develop manufacturing planning for products, including BOM; improve/modify existing planning as needed.
• Modify design of current products to mitigate obsolescence issues.
• Design assembly/test tooling and shop aids, as needed.
• Develop/modify technical manuals, issue Service Letters and Service Bulletins, as needed.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating suppliers for new or critical processes.
• Assist purchasing in resolving supplier’s technical problems, drawing and specification interpretation.
• Assist Customer Service and Sales in providing technical support to customers.
• Help trouble-shoot assembly/test related problems, as required.
• Understand and participate in Manufacturing/Production Engineering and development through concurrent (teaming) engineering process.
• Oversee production processes (including outside processing) with Quality, as required.
• Initiate and participate in the controlled document change process (ECR, ECN), as required.

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

#LI-Hybrid, #LI-Onsite, #LI-RD1 EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran Compensation Pay Range 60k-90k

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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.