Test Engineering Lab Supervisor

Ecowater Systems LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

Responsible for plant equipment and processes used in the manufacturing of chemicals and products: petrochemical, detergents, cement and paper, etc. Manages and leads a team of chemical engineers.

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Company Overview

Established in 1925, EcoWater Systems LLC is headquartered in Eagan, MN. The company has two manufacturing facilities and an engineering facility in Ripley, Mississippi. EcoWater has been owned by Marmon Holdings, Inc. since 1981, and today is one of six companies within their Water group. EcoWater is the world's largest manufacturer of highly engineered, in-home water softening and drinking water solutions. In North America, there are four channels through which the company goes to market including a dealer business, a retail business, a wholesale/trade business, and an e-commerce/Direct-to-Consumer platform.

Marmon Holdings is a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises 11 groups and more than 100 autonomous businesses with total annual revenue of $10 billion. Marmon's 20,000-plus team members serve diverse industries and markets worldwide in over 20 countries. The 11 groups include Medical, Water, Foodservice Technologies, Retail Solutions, Transportation Products, Rail & Leasing, Electrical, Plumbing & Refrigeration, Metal Services, Industrial Products, & Crane Services.

General Overview

The Engineering Lab Supervisor plays a key role in supporting engineering and cross-functional initiatives by leading project management, testing, and documentation efforts related to design, process, and material validations. This role is located at our newly built lab in Ripley and works in close collaboration with the Minnesota-based team. This position will directly lead a team of Engineering Lab Technicians, ensuring successful execution of team goals and directives.

Key responsibilities managing and executing Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs), participating in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DEFMEAs), and overseeing the operation, maintenance, construction, and requisition of complex test fixtures. This role also involves designing, improving, executing, and effectively reporting engineering test requests and efforts across all levels of the organization. This position requires a blend of hands-on work, analysis, planning, independence, and leadership within the group as well as collaborative work with maintenance, tooling, and process engineering groups to drive company goals forward.

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Engineering Lab Technicians to support departmental objectives and technical excellence.
• Foster clear and consistent communication with the Minnesota-based engineering team to ensure alignment across sites.
• Apply critical and independent thinking to problem-solving, project execution, and process improvement. Manage multiple concurrent projects, including builds, high-priority experiments, and validation efforts. Schedule, manage, design, improve and execute tests to qualify new and existing components for product improvement, cost reduction, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and improve test fixtures, ensuring operational reliability and performance.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs), informed by Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), with a strong focus on repeatability and reliability (R&R).
• Communicate test results through concise, well-structured documentation using tools such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Analyze and manage data using both scripted and non-scripted approaches to drive actionable insights.
• Establish and maintain a calibration schedule for all lab equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Implement and uphold a comprehensive lab safety, cleaning, and maintenance program, including 5S principles.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and quality in lab operations.
• Monitor and manage component inventory levels and identify necessary parts to support ongoing equipment functionality and availability.

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies

Minimum:

• B.S. in Engineering or related field - chemical, mechanical, or electrical
• 5+ years of experience in product testing and test lab operations or equivalent experience
• Independently driven and capable of managing many projects at once
• Understanding of DFMEA, DVP&R, and R&R statistics driven experimentation
• Critical thinking skills around testing, product, process, and quality systems
• Knowledge of when to escalate problems or issues; able to communicate effectively
• Data-driven with a balance between data and intuition; strong documentation skills
• Collaborative and able to build partnerships and ensure shared success
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, operational intelligence, and sound judgment
• Able to inspire others and share passion for our vision, culture, and opportunity
• Proficiency Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Desired:

• High mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical principles
• Knowledge of construction of test fixtures for mechanical, fluid dynamics, and chemical evaluations
• Test stand automation (PLC, Pneumatics, LabView)
• Understanding of data acquisition (DAQ) technology and methods
• Experienced with using tools, tool fixtures, and metrology systems especially pertaining to mechanics
• Experienced with using tools, especially related to plumbing, automation, and routing
• Experience with any the following applications/scripts: MatLab, Minitab, Python, R, Solidworks, Smap3D suite
• Knowledge of water chemistry and water treatment
• Knowledge of material properties, material mechanics, and common material failure modes
• Knowledge of plastics, particularly injection molded polymers
• Experience with common prototyping technologies included FDM and SLA 3D printing

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to , and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.