Value Stream Engineer

Firstmark Aerospace Corp; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Competitive PTO and holidays

401K with up to 4% match

Annual bonus program

Flexible 9/80 schedule

Volunteer opportunities

Mental health resources

Employee referral program

Creating the Future. Skies the Limit.

Job summary

Ontic seeks a Value Stream Engineer to provide technical leadership for assigned product lines within a fast-paced aerospace Value Stream in Creedmoor, NC. You will own engineering deliverables through the lifecycle and coordinate cross-functional teams across IPTs to meet program objectives.

The role emphasizes developing project plans, schedules, and technical requirements while partnering with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive on-time delivery and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience in production, engineering, or value stream environment.
• Experience developing or supporting project plans, schedules and budgets for small to mid-size technical projects.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, preferably IPT environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities and deliverables across multiple business functions.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and mitigating technical and project risks.
• Strong problem-solving skills to drive issues to resolution.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication across organization levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with transparency and trust.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for assigned product lines within the Value Stream.
• Own and coordinate engineering deliverables across the lifecycle of programs and projects.
• Support development and execution of project plans, schedules, technical requirements, and budgets.
• Lead technical delivery of complex work packages while coordinating cross-functional resources in an IPT.
• Partner with Value Stream and Engineering leadership to support business objectives.
• Translate customer and business requirements into defined technical requirements and deliverables.
• Monitor changes and evaluate potential impacts on scope, schedule, and contracts.
• Serve as technical interface between customers, Engineering, and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through proactive communication and technical support.
• Collaborate with Engineering managers and teams to ensure on-time delivery of commitments.
• Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and Value Stream leadership to resolve technical issues.
• Identify, evaluate, manage, and mitigate technical risks throughout program lifecycle.
• Drive timely resolution of technical issues to progress work within the IPT.
• Manage technical communication and escalation between customers and Engineering.
• Communicate status across teams and management.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across the organization.
• Ensure activities comply with processes, standards, and requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in product performance and Value Stream effectiveness.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Technical leadership

Manufacturing processes

ERP/MRP systems

Communication

Risk management

Problem-solving

Production planning tools

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/Aerospace or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

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! Value Stream Engineer Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. With over 1,300 employees across four time zones and seven sites, we have more than doubled in size since 2019 and continue to grow at pace. Our team is looking for a Value Stream Engineer to join them.

You will report to the Director of Engineering and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, North Carolina. The Value Stream Engineer is responsible for the technical support and execution of assigned product lines within the Value Stream. Working within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) structure, you will provide technical leadership throughout the lifecycle of programs and projects while partnering closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Value Stream leadership. This role combines technical expertise, project execution, and cross-functional leadership. You will help develop and manage project plans, schedules, technical requirements, risks, and engineering deliverables while serving as a key technical interface between customers, Engineering, and the broader business.

To be considered for the Value Stream Engineer opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or another related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience within a technical field.
• 2 to 5 years of manufacturing experience within a production, engineering, or value stream environment.
• Experience developing or supporting project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size technical projects.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams, preferably within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Ability to coordinate technical activities and deliverables across multiple business functions.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and mitigating technical and project risks.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive technical issues through resolution.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and technical deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build relationships based on transparency, responsiveness, and trust.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 5 to 10% as required.

As a Value Stream Engineer, you will:

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering support for assigned product lines within the Value Stream.
• Own and coordinate engineering deliverables throughout the lifecycle of assigned programs and projects.
• Support the development and execution of project plans, schedules, technical requirements, and applicable budgets.
• Lead the technical delivery of complex work packages while coordinating cross-functional resources within an IPT structure.
• Partner closely with Value Stream and Engineering leadership to support business and program objectives.
• Translate customer and business requirements into clearly defined technical requirements and engineering deliverables.
• Monitor changes in customer, technical, and program requirements and evaluate potential technical, schedule, and contractual impacts.
• Serve as a technical interface between customers, Engineering, and other internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective customer relationships through proactive communication, transparency, and technical support.
• Collaborate with Engineering managers and technical teams to support the on‑time delivery of engineering commitments.
• Coordinate with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, and Value Stream leadership to resolve technical issues affecting program execution or production.
• Identify, evaluate, manage, and mitigate technical risks throughout the program and product lifecycle.
• Drive timely resolution of technical issues that could prevent progression of work within the IPT.
• Manage technical communication and escalation between internal and external customers and Engineering.
• Communicate program and technical status effectively across working teams and management-level stakeholders.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across the organization.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable engineering processes, methodologies, standards, and requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance, engineering execution, and Value Stream effectiveness.

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 9/80 schedule
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Access to mental health champions across our sites
• Commitment to development
• Employee referral program
• Creating the Future. Skies the Limit.

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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.