OBD Lab Supervisor

MARTIN Technologies•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

We are seeking a results-oriented OBD Lab Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in our On-Board Diagnostics validation labs. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team multiple technicians and engineers , ensuring every test is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with global regulatory standards (EPA, CARB, Euro 6/7, China 6, etc.). Success in this role requires deep OBD expertise, strong people-leadership skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
5–10 years in OBD or emissions validation with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
Proven track record coordinating certification programs for OEM or Tier-1 customers.
Hands-on expertise with OBD validation tools and dyno control systems (AVL PUMA, Horiba STARS, DTS, etc.).
Deep knowledge of diagnostic communication protocols (UDS, J1979), CAN/LIN/FlexRay, and calibration tools (ETAS INCA, Vector CANape/CANalyzer).
Familiarity with fault-injection hardware, DTC mapping, monitor enablement tracking, and OBD readiness reporting.
Able to motivate diverse teams under tight timelines while upholding safety and quality.
Clear communicator comfortable translating complex regulatory data for non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical, organizational, and root-cause problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Set goals, coach, and develop up to 12 OBD technicians/engineers.
Manage staffing, schedules, PTO, and daily assignments.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.
Coordinate OBD monitor validation, fault-injection, and drive-cycle testing for engines and hybrid powertrains.
Verify test requests, instrumentation readiness, and vehicle/facility availability to minimize downtime.
Enforce 5S, OSHA, and company EHS procedures at all times.
Troubleshoot data-logging, DTC triggering, and monitor-enable issues in real time.
Approve sensor calibration, CAN/LIN data-acquisition parameters, and compliance checklists.
Validate results for accuracy, repeatability, and regulatory readiness.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EPA, CARB, LEV III, WLTP, RDE, and regional OBD regulations.
Prepare and review certification packets, test summaries, and engineering reports for internal and customer sign-off.
Drive preventive-maintenance schedules for fault-injection boxes, emissions analyzers, and data systems.
Lead root-cause investigations on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Implement lean workflows that shorten cycle time and boost first-time-right metrics.
Track lab KPIs (throughput, downtime, data validity, safety) and present weekly reports to management.
Interface with Calibration, Powertrain Engineering, and Program Management to align priorities and resource needs.
Translate lab findings into actionable insights for product development and certification strategies.