ESS Supervisor

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—apply today! Supervisor – Vibration & Environmental Testing Position Profile As the Engineering Technician Supervisor – Vibration & Environmental Testing , you will provide technical leadership and day-to-day supervision for a team of Engineering Technicians supporting vibration and thermal testing activities. This role is hands-on and lab-based, combining deep technical expertise with responsibility for team performance, safety, quality, scheduling, and continuous improvement. You will oversee the setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation of vibration and thermal tests across a wide range of Marotta products, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements and quality standards. In partnership with Engineering, Quality, and A&T teams, you will support acceptance testing of production-level components, drive improvements in test methods and fixturing, and develop technicians through training and mentoring. Environmental testing is a critical step in verifying workmanship, assembly integrity, and product performance. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate test execution, clear communication of results, and timely resolution of test failures in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate degree or technical certification preferred)
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of mechanical vibrations and/or heat transfer principles
Prior experience leading or mentoring technicians in a lab or manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with technicians, engineers, and management
Proficiency with MS Office and basic PC skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Responsibilities

Supervise daily lab operations for vibration and thermal testing activities
Oversee operation of Electrodynamic Vibration and Thermal systems to validate manufacturing quality and dynamic performance of valves, power electronics, and control actuation systems
Review and approve test setups, programs, and results to ensure alignment with written requirements
Support the design, integration, and validation of new test fixtures and test equipment
Apply advanced understanding of dynamic concepts to assist in troubleshooting and analysis of product behavior
Lead root cause investigations for test failures and ensure proper documentation and follow-up
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to Engineering Technicians
Train technicians on test equipment operation, safety practices, procedures, and documentation standards
Assign work, balance workload, and ensure coverage to meet testing schedules and production demands
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the lab
Ensure all testing is documented accurately and completely
Notify Quality of test failures and actively participate in corrective and preventive action efforts
Verify compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures
Identify routing discrepancies and coordinate updates with appropriate stakeholders
Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to improve test methods, fixturing, and lab efficiency
Champion Lean initiatives and document improvement ideas that enhance safety, quality, or throughput
Support maintenance and repair of testing equipment and ensure timely escalation of equipment issues
Enforce adherence to all safety, quality, maintenance, and company policies
Lead or actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives, and cross-functional reviews
Maintain a clean, secure, and well-organized lab environment
Keep management informed of lab performance, capacity constraints, and significant issues
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned