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Project Engineer – Electronics 

Ontic is a leading global aerospace OEM trusted by the world’s aviation leaders. Ontic’s Creedmoor, NC, site is home to a number of specialist companies within the Ontic Group, including Firstspan, Twin Commander, and Metro Merlin. With over 1,300 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 Project Engineer – Electronics to join them. You will report to the PMO Engineering Manager and will have an onsite work structure in Creedmoor, North Carolina.

To be considered for the Project Engineer – Electronics opening, here’s what you’ll need to bring with you:

• Four (4) year degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years experience in aerospace manufacturing, including but not limited to, electronic product design, planning, testing, and fabrication.
• Experience with Altium, LABVIEW, and MATLAB.
• Knowledge of Aerospace product qualification requirements and familiarity with FAA/Military certification requirements.
• Experience setting up new production lines and/or relocating production lines.
• Effective communication and ability to write clear, concise technical reports.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills.

As a Project Engineer – Electronics, you will:

• Review License Agreement/Sample Contract Flow downs to ensure full knowledge and adherence to all technical requirements.
• Provide informed technical input to support change requests, risk assessments, project design decisions, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) evaluations.
• Proactively identify technical risks early in the project lifecycle and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other departments.
• Understand key cost drivers and contribute to engineering estimates, including material, labor, and change impact assessments.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Assist with resolving supplier’s technical inquiries and drawing/specification interpretation.
• Help troubleshoot assembly/test related problems, as required.
• Oversee production processes (including outside processing) with Quality, as required.
• Develop manufacturing planning for products, including BOM; improve/modify existing planning as needed.
• Develop/modify technical manuals, issue Service Letters and Service Bulletins, as needed.
• Modify design of current products to mitigate obsolescence issues, including modification of embedded firmware as needed.
• Design assembly/test tooling and shop aids, as needed.

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

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