ESS Supervisor

ESS Supervisor

Location:

Parsippany, NJ

Job :

-R-P

# of Openings: 1

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!

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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.

• 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

• 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
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