Engineering Lab Supervisor

TransDigm Group • Vergennes, VT

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About The Position

Simmonds Precision is seeking a skilled, safety-minded Engineering Lab Supervisor to lead daily operations across its engineering development, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and environmental laboratories. The supervisor manages a team of technicians, oversees advanced equipment maintenance and calibration, and ensures testing environments comply with aerospace standards. The position combines team leadership, hands-on technical troubleshooting, and safety management.

The role includes maintaining an organized, hazard-free lab; scheduling testing requests and allocating resources to meet engineering project timelines; supporting test setups, data acquisition, and troubleshooting; and ensuring laboratory activities and documentation meet quality and traceability requirements. The supervisor also oversees specialized testing equipment, telemetry, and instrumentation, including environmental and electromagnetic test systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, or a relevant Associate degree combined with equivalent hands-on experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working in an engineering laboratory or manufacturing test environment.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Understanding of data acquisition systems (DAQ), calibration protocols, and testing methodologies such as DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in the aerospace, defense, or aviation industry is highly preferred.
• Strong process skills and familiarity with continuous improvement tools such as 5S and 5Why.
• Advanced degree in engineering or business.
• Familiarity with aerospace and avionics industry standards, including MIL-STD-810, DO-160, and DO-178.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free laboratory.
• Manage workflow, schedule testing requests, and allocate laboratory resources to support engineering project timelines.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop lab technicians and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Enforce OSHA and environmental health and safety (EHS) protocols.
• Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and procurement of specialized testing equipment, telemetry, and instrumentation.
• Ensure laboratory activities align with AS9100 quality management systems and that test documentation is meticulous and traceable.
• Assist engineering teams with test setups, data acquisition, and troubleshooting of electronic, mechanical, or environmental test equipment.
• Generate basis-of-estimate values for laboratory efforts on new product introduction programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
• Competitive pay and annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match and an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3%.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Four weeks of vacation, five additional paid days during the annual holiday shutdown, and paid sick leave.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Up to $20,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Supplemental insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, legal services, identity theft protection, discounted auto and home insurance, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager