New

ESS Supervisor

Marotta Controls

paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)

United States, New Jersey, Parsippany

Feb 17, 2026

Position:
ESS Supervisor

Location:

Parsippany, NJ

Job Id:
1920-852-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! 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Essential / Primary Responsibilities

Technical & Operational Leadership

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

People Leadership & Development

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

Quality, Documentation & Compliance

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

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

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

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

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

Work Environment

Manufacturing and machine-shop environment with exposure to noise, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts
Constant exposure to white noise
Work performed in both office and lab settings with required personal protective equipment
Temperature variations based on external conditions and machining processes
Full-time position; overtime and weekend work may be required
Occasional travel (5-10%)

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
Frequent use of hands and arms for handling tools, equipment, and instrumentation
Ability to lift, push, pull, and move items up to 50 pounds
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.

If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all of our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

No agencies, please.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $125,000 per hour

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