Posting Title Test Engineer Supervisor

ITT Aerospace; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

ITT Aerospace Controls is seeking an experienced Test Engineering Supervisor to lead Valencia’s Test Lab on-site, manage workload of test personnel, coordinate program testing activities, and drive improvements in test capabilities and equipment.

The ideal candidate will have prior roles as a Test Engineer, Project Engineer, or Technical Lead, plus strong communication skills to partner with senior management, design engineering, and operations across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in aerospace/defense or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years leading or coordinating technical personnel and test activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Test Lab activity and direct program testing functions across Valencia’s product families.
• Effective communication to staff, senior leadership and customers.
• Balance testing activities of production, NPI, and R&D with business priorities.
• Lead and oversee new equipment, tooling, and fixturing efforts; support existing test equipment.
• Propose and implement improvement plans and PARs as needed.
• Support cross-team communication to ensure knowledge sharing and process adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Test Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Test Equipment

Job description

About ITT:

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies: A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions.Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies:A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands includeFriction Technologies, KONIandAxtone.

Connect and Control Technologies:A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands includeITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace ControlsandkSARIA.

Position Summary

ITT Aerospace Controls is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Test Engineering Supervisor to lead the activities of the Test Engineering team on-site at our Valencia, California location. This position will lead Valencia’s Test Lab, perform resource and workload management of Test personnel, coordinate program testing activities, and drive strategic improvements of Valencia’s test capabilities and equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Test Engineer, Project Engineer, or Technical Lead. This position requires a high level of communication skills to various leaders and functions within Aerospace Controls, including the senior management team

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee Test Lab activity and direct program testing functions across Valencia’s various product families
• Effective communication to staff, senior leadership and customers
• Balancing testing activities of production, New Product Introduction, and Research and Development in conjunction with business priorities
• Lead and oversee new equipment, tooling, and fixturing efforts as well as supporting existing test equipment
• Propose and implement improvement plans and PARs as needed
• Support cross-team communication to ensure knowledge sharing, process adherence, and development of junior staff
• Develop strong working relationships with peers, design engineering, and operations staff
• Support technical proposal and BOE generation as pertains to testing activities
• Documents test reports, analysis, and rest results with accurate and concise reporting
• Consults on product development and test planning
• Assist in interviewing, training, and counseling junior staff
• Ensure adherence to all Quality and Auditable standards

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, industrial, automotive, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• 2+ years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating technical personnel and test activities.
• Experience planning, executing, or supporting product qualification, development, production, or environmental testing.
• Thorough understanding of Product Test, Test Equipment, and Test Fixturing (design and legacy sustainment)
• Ability to work on-site in Valencia, California

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Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual salary range is $115,100 to $171,900, plus benefits and incentive plans.