OBD Lab Supervisor at MARTIN Technologies – Dearborn, Michigan

Company Overview

MARTIN Technologies is a global, full-service engineering and manufacturing leader serving the automotive, marine, aerospace, and defense industries. Since 1996, we’ve partnered with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to design, develop, and certify next-generation propulsion technologies. Our state-of-the-art facilities include dedicated OBD, emissions, dyno, and vehicle labs—all driven by a culture of safety, precision, and innovation.

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Area

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• 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.

Operational Oversight

• 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.

Technical Guidance

• 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.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting

• 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.

Equipment & Facility Maintenance

• Drive preventive-maintenance schedules for fault-injection boxes, emissions analyzers, and data systems.

• Lead root-cause investigations on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.

Process Improvement & KPIs

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education – B.S. in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
  
• Experience –
  
  • 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.
    
• Technical Proficiency –
  
  • 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.
    
• Leadership & Soft Skills –
  
  • 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.
    

Why Join MARTIN?

• Certification Impact – Lead the team that ensures vehicles meet global OBD standards and reach the market on time.
  
• Cutting-Edge Facilities – Work in labs outfitted with the latest diagnostic and emissions-analysis technology.
  
• Career Growth – Advance within a company that values technical mastery and leadership development.
  
• Culture of Innovation – Join a collaborative team that prizes precision, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  

Ready to keep the industry’s most advanced OBD labs running at peak performance? Apply today and accelerate your career with MARTIN Technologies.