ITT is an industrial manufacturer of critical, engineered components that serve fast-growing end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense. The company’s differentiation is sustained through a combination of several factors: execution, the quality of its leadership and our DNA as an engineering leader. We have a clear purpose as an organization: to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs.

 The company generated 2023 revenues of $3.3 billion and is comprised of three distinct segments: 

• Motion Technologies ($1.5B revenue) is a global leader in brake pads, shock absorbers and sealing solutions for the automotive and rail markets
• Industrial Process ($1.1B revenue) is a global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps for the chemical, energy, mining and industrial markets
• Connect & Control Technologies ($0.7B) is a niche player in harsh environment connectors and control components in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets.

 ITT is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut with over 10,000 employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries.

As a Plating Lab Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations within the plating laboratory at our El Cajon, CA location. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality results, process efficiency, compliance with industry standards, and support of NADCAP accreditation. You will lead a team of technicians, manage chemical processes, plating solution analysis, wastewater control, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Manage and oversee Plating Lab operations, ensuring quality, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise and train personnel, fostering a culture of excellence and safety.
• Develop and optimize plating processes for improved performance and cost savings.
• Conduct chemical analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plating baths.
• Record all concentrations and additions.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and cleanliness.
• Perform adhesion, solderability, purity and hardness testing.
• Perform XRF analysis to measure plating thickness and composition, ensuring process accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to meet company goals.
• Implement and maintain 5S practices.
• Write all procedures and instructions necessary for the operation of processes, NADCAP procedures, checklists, maintenance, and safety.
• Support for performing failure analysis and root cause investigation when product or process problems occur.
• Responsibilities may include any of the following plating finishes: chem film, passivation, electroless and electrolytic nickel, gold, copper,
• tin, tin/tead, cleaning procedures, and stripping process.
• Able to teach and train all co-workers and operators all aspects of the plating process.
• Support to the Production Director in different activities related to production.
• Support to operations in daily production activities, root cause analysis, identification of opportunities, etc.
• Perform wet (bench) chemistry, titrations, including use of analytical balances, pH meters, volumetric glassware.
• Read and understand approved standard methods and analytical procedures and aerospace, military, and other specifications.
• Carry out technical and chemical projects using analytical practices and principles in the Plating Department.
• Implement and improve processing and analysis methods to support product quality and quantity goals and objectives.
• Able to read, write, edit and review work instructions and forms.
• Calculate and control solution chemistry adjustments.
• Ability to resolve electroplating process deviations caused by chemical variations and overcome the impact on product performance.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs related to the position.
• Help maintain and calibrate all equipment, meters and devices used by the Plating Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years minimum of experience in plating, surface finishing, or electrochemical processes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing lab personnel.
• Knowledge of chemical analysis, process control, and industry regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Able to read, write, edit and review work instructions and forms.
• Able to calculate and control solution chemistry adjustments.
• Ability to resolve electroplating process deviations caused by chemical variations and overcome the impact on product performance.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office products and ability to learn other software programs related to the position.
• Help maintain and calibrate all equipment, meters and devices used by the Plating Department

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.

The total compensation for this role is $104,200 - $155,600 USD annually plus a benefits plan