Ontic Engineer, one of California’s most exciting and rapidly expanding Aerospace & Defense manufacturers, is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering team. This role will focus on establishing strong linkages between manufacturing and supply chain operations to enhance efficiency and coordination throughout the organization.

As the Director of Engineering, you will oversee a diverse range of projects, offering technical expertise and strong leadership in a manufacturing environment focused on managing legacy systems and overcoming obsolescence challenges.

Responsibilities of the Director of Engineering

• Lead and organize the technical team's activities in evaluating new product capabilities, identifying risks, and working with licensors to define design authority.
• Support the licensing and transition process by coordinating engineering involvement to ensure process control, including validation of new or recently revived products.
• Oversee the creation of production build instructions, including tool and test fixture definitions, and manage configuration changes (e.g., build instructions, drawings).
• Provide technical support to resolve issues in production, field returns, and supplier-related problems, including Material Review Board (MRB) analysis and disposition.
• Serve as the engineering representative for the Change Control Board (CCB), ensuring proper authority is exercised for all changes.
• Ensure adherence to company standards in design, development, production, and in-service support activities.
• Assist with internal quality audits, corrective actions, and preventative measures.

Requirements for the Director of Engineering

• Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (MS in Engineering and/or MBA preferred).
• Strong knowledge of materials, critical external processes, NDT, and specifications for precision aerospace components and systems.
• Experience in aerospace or defense electronic engineering.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Director of Engineering to join a rapidly growing, well-funded organization and lead a range of complex engineering projects. Apply today—interviews are ongoing and can be scheduled!