Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer ManagerWe 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 an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer Manager at our Chatsworth Location. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager is responsible for all technical aspects relating to the support of various product lines within the Microwave Systems and MRO Value Stream. The successful candidate will report directly to the Director of Engineering, and indirectly to the Value Stream Director.We are looking for a Value Stream Engineering Leader who has a strong technical competency in Microwave Systems; additional benefit yet not required is familiarity with Maintenance Overhaul and Repair facilities.Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager Responsibilities:Manage and Lead the Manufacturing and Process Engineers within the Microwave Systems & MRO Value StreamFoster collaboration and communication across the enterprise.Responsible for engineering deliverables covering the full lifecycle of the Program/Project as required by the Program Scope/business, including optimizing manufacturing efficiency through design for manufacturing methodologies, resolving obsolescence and providing technical support to the supply baseResponsible for the technical delivery of complex work packages, providing leadership to cross-functional teams within and IPT frameworkDefine and deliver the customer requirements and definition for the project. Closely follow change with eye for technical and contractual impacts.Provide technical interface with customers maintaining a proactive Customer-driven attitude. Develop customer relationships based on transparency and trustCommunicate across all levels of the organization to ensure alignment at working and management level.Collaborate closely with engineering managers to ensure on-time delivery of engineering commitments and/or technical project supportComply with engineering processes and methodologiesManage technical interface, communication, and escalation between customers (internal/external).Technical risk evaluation, management, mitigation and closure of escalationsWork to resolve issues preventing progression of technical work scope at the IPT level within the IPT in a timely mannerQualifications & SkillsElectronic Engineering DegreeStrong System Engineering skills with 7-10 years' experienceAbility to learn new products quickly and have overall knowledge of existing products on site.Broad engineering knowledge of Microwave Systems, Power Supplies, Command-Control-Telemetry Electrical Systems with a strong electro-mechanical aptitudeBackground in microwave radar and satcom systems, strong Project Management skills with minimum 5-years customer facing experience is a plusFamiliarity with FAA regulations and guidelinesDemonstrated track record of developing project plans, schedules, and budgets for small to mid-size projectsOur Benefits:Comprehensive medical insuranceCompetitive PTO, holiday pay, and sick leaveCompany 401K plan with up to 4% matched contributionAnnual bonus program (varies by level and discretionary based on company and individual performance)Flexible working arrangementsPaid volunteering opportunitiesAccess to mental health champions across our sitesCommitment to developmentEmployee referral programEOE/Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/VeteranCompensation Pay Range Annual $140K-$175K