Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Planner

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO, holidays, and sick-le

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. in Chatsworth, CA, is seeking a Planner – PMO to provide analytical support for license projects, develop LOB reporting, and coordinate with licensors and customers.

You will drive data‑driven insights, maintain governance, and support on-site planning activities across multiple sites. You will interact with PMO teams and external partners to ensure readiness, sequencing, and alignment with project priorities, while traveling up to 20% as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics, or a related discipline.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in an operations analyst, program/project analyst, or planning role within aerospace, defense, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, data modelling, and reporting automation.
• Proven experience developing and managing Line of Balance (LOB) or equivalent program-level planning tools.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, job order management, and planning governance.
• Experience supporting license transitions, manufacturing cutovers, or supplier onboarding.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear communication at all levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with external partners.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical support for product line transitions and license projects with PMO governance.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Line of Balance (LOB) reporting for project visibility.
• Serve as analytical interface with customers and licensors; communicate status and risks.
• Participate in on-site licensor sessions and travel up to 20%.
• Support visibility and coordination of products from licensors and suppliers.
• Provide oversight for work order release and ERP-related planning activities.
• Deliver Clear-To-Build (CTB) line of sight with IPTs and stockroom.
• Deliver data-backed insights to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare Excel-based analyses, dashboards, and reports for SIOP and PMO reviews.
• Identify opportunities for process, data, and ERP workflow improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Line of Balance (LOB) reporting

ERP/MRP understanding

Stakeholder management

Data-driven storytelling

Analytical communication with partners

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics

Tools

Visual ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

We are a fast‑paced business with ambitious growth plans; 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. Our 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 continue to grow at pace. The Planner – PMO role is critical in providing clear operational line of sight, ensuring license projects are effectively planned, governed, and executed in alignment with PMO and site priorities. The role serves as a primary analytical interface with customers and licensors, enabling accurate, timely communication of project status, risks, priorities, and readiness, and translating complex operational data into structured insights that align external partners and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead analytical support for product line transitions and license projects, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, business objectives, and PMO governance standards.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze Line of Balance (LOB) reporting, providing clear visibility to project progress and proactively identifying risks, constraints, and areas of concern.
• Serve as a key analytical interface with customers and licensors, communicating status, priorities, risks, and mitigation plans through data‑driven insights.
• Participate in and support on‑site licensor working sessions, including travel as required, to develop and validate detailed manufacturing cutover and transition plans.
• Support visibility and coordination of products and services delivered from licensors and suppliers, ensuring alignment to project demand and priorities.
• Provide oversight and analytical guidance for work order release and ERP‑related planning activities, validating data accuracy, readiness, and sequencing in line with PMO processes.
• Provide Clear‑To‑Build (CTB) line of sight, working with IPTs and the stockroom to ensure prioritization, kitting readiness, and escalation of issues that may impact execution.
• Deliver analytical support to Value Stream teams to enable accurate MRP demand loading and alignment with project priorities.
• Monitor project performance using structured analytics, delivering concise, data‑backed insights to Project Managers and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare and present Excel‑based analysis, dashboards, and reports to support SIOP, PMO reviews, and operational governance forums.
• Identify and drive opportunities for process, data, and ERP workflow improvement, strengthening execution discipline and transparency.
• Build strong working relationships across the PMO and Business‑As‑Usual (BAU) teams to ensure alignment between project priorities and daily operations.
• Follow and reinforce PMO processes and procedures, particularly those related to planning, ERP governance, and project execution standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, including visits to licensors, suppliers, and customer sites to support planning, cutover, and alignment activities.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Analytics, or a related discipline.
• 3‑5+ years’ experience in an operations analyst, program/project analyst, or planning role within aerospace, defense, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, data modelling, scenario analysis, and reporting automation.
• Proven experience developing and managing Line of Balance (LOB) or equivalent program‑level planning tools.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, job order management, and planning‑related governance (Visual ERP desirable).
• Experience supporting license transitions, manufacturing cutovers, or supplier onboarding activities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to communicate insights clearly at all organizational levels.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working directly with external partners.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing competing priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• Continuous‑improvement mindset with a strong focus on data accuracy, governance, and execution discipline.

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

Ontic is a leading manufacturer of civil and military aircraft components. By becoming the OEM for critical parts originally developed elsewhere, 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.

EOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. Compensation Pay Range 100,000 - 120,000. You must meet export control compliance requirements. “U.S. Person” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required: U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee. 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.