Value Stream Engineer

About the role

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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