OBD Core Calibration Supervisor

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vehicle Powertrain Systems Engineering organization is seeking a Supervisor to lead the OBD Core Calibration section, supporting gasoline, hybrid, and battery electric applications. This is a people-leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the section, mentoring a team of OBD monitor experts and engineers, leading cross-functional OBD projects, and overseeing the administrative functions that keep the team running smoothly.

Lead the future of OBD calibration at Ford. As Supervisor of the OBD Core Calibration section within Vehicle Powertrain Systems Engineering, you'll manage a talented team of engineers and OBD monitor experts delivering production-ready calibrations across gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and battery electric platforms. You'll drive day-to-day operations, mentor engineering talent, lead high-impact cross-functional projects, and help ensure Ford's powertrains meet the toughest regulatory standards with best-in-industry quality — all while shaping the next generation of onboard diagnostics for a rapidly evolving industry.

The OBD Core section operates in a collaborative team environment to deliver production-ready powertrain calibrations on time, meet global regulatory requirements, and achieve best-in-industry quality. As Supervisor, you'll unite engineers responsible for hardware, software, calibration, data analysis, tool/script development, calibration sign-off, warranty analysis, and field issue resolution for OBD features.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE, BSAE, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering)
• 8+ years of experience in Powertrain or OBD Calibration, including program delivery through launch and quality feedback
• Strong interest in ICE, HEV, Diesel, and BEV technologies
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors, including strong interpersonal, team-building, and communication skills
• Excellent data analysis capabilities, including statistical knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to new or evolving requirements
• Proficiency with calibration tools, including ATI
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills
• Strong problem-solving skills to drive resolution of complex issues
• Working knowledge of combustion engine operation and basic vehicle control systems
• Understanding of worldwide OBD regulatory requirements
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for development testing as needed

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering (MSME, MSEE, MSAE, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering)
• 10+ years in OBD calibration, including program delivery through launch and in-use quality response
• Experience analyzing quality and warranty data to identify root cause and implement fixes for field issues
• Prior experience with Ford engine and vehicle control systems
• Prior experience in OBD or Functional Safety design
• Experience with MathWorks/MATLAB or Python for engineering data analysis
• Ability to read and interpret Simulink flow diagrams and C programming source code
• Ability to write scripts/code for data analysis tools

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the OBD Core section, guiding engineers who support a broad range of OBD projects across all propulsion architectures and programs
• Coach engineers to build deep, specialized technical expertise in major OBD monitors and complex systems
• Provide back-up technical coverage and support for OBD technical specialists
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture with strong communication and accountability
• Manage day-to-day section operations, workload prioritization, and staffing needs
• Handle team administration, including performance management, resource planning, and reporting
• Support OBD calibration teams to ensure deliverables are met on time
• Support commodity calibration teams through the OBD DV sign-off process, including HIL/vehicle-level fault, failure, and healing validations
• Lead OBD calibration process improvements (calibration direction, calibration release error-proofing/APR, self-certification summary templates, data-processing tools/scripts, etc.)
• Analyze development, sign-off, and quality data to identify hardware, software, or calibration concerns, define root cause, and drive solutions
• Support OBD validation trips and measures of success to ensure robust, high-quality diagnostics; participate in development trips as needed, including travel to remote locations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver calibration attributes on time and with high quality, and support timely resolution of launch quality issues
• Collaborate with research and controls development teams on new vehicle applications and monitor concepts
• Lead creation of OBD II calibration-related communications and documentation
• Manage OBD milestone reviews for vehicle programs
• Facilitate program OBD content planning and work scope definition
• Ensure process discipline in definition of data collection requirements, MOS, KPIs, data-processing tools, and evidence documentation
• Partnering with HIL/SIL/M-HIL/CAE teams on virtual vehicle OBD DTC fault and clearing demonstrations, including promoting automation and AI-driven process improvements
• Supporting enhanced Powertrain Dyno OBD processes and tools to reduce reliance on prototype vehicles
• Supporting commodity OBD calibrators with vehicle testing/data processing to meet monitoring requirements and warranty improvement actions
• Partnering with regulatory compliance teams to identify and resolve PVE DV vehicle fault demonstration errors, interpret new regulations and seek approval for diagnostic strategies
• Managing OBD II sign-off and self-certification testing

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager