OBD Lab Supervisor
OBD Lab Supervisor
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Job Description
Company Overview
MARTIN Technologies is a global fullservice engineering and manufacturing leader serving the automotive marine aerospace and defense industries. Since 1996 weve partnered with OEMs and Tier1 suppliers to design develop and certify nextgeneration propulsion technologies. Our stateoftheart facilities include dedicated OBD emissions dyno and vehicle labsall driven by a culture of safety precision and innovation.
Job Summary
We are seeking a resultsoriented OBD Lab Supervisor to lead daytoday operations in our OnBoard 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 peopleleadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Area
What Youll 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 faultinjection and drivecycle 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 datalogging DTC triggering and monitorenable issues in real time.
Approve sensor calibration CAN/LIN dataacquisition parameters and compliance checklists.
Validate results for accuracy repeatability and regulatory readiness.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
Maintain uptodate 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 signoff.
Equipment & Facility Maintenance
Drive preventivemaintenance schedules for faultinjection boxes emissions analyzers and data systems.
Lead rootcause investigations on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Process Improvement & KPIs
Implement lean workflows that shorten cycle time and boost firsttimeright metrics.
Track lab KPIs (throughput downtime data validity safety) and present weekly reports to management.
CrossFunctional 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
- 510 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 Tier1 customers.
- 510 years in OBD or emissions validation with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Technical Proficiency
- Handson 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 faultinjection hardware DTC mapping monitor enablement tracking and OBD readiness reporting.
- Handson expertise with OBD validation tools and dyno control systems (AVL PUMA Horiba STARS DTS etc..
- Leadership & Soft Skills
- Able to motivate diverse teams under tight timelines while upholding safety and quality.
- Clear communicator comfortable translating complex regulatory data for nontechnical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical organizational and rootcause problemsolving abilities.
- Able to motivate diverse teams under tight timelines while upholding safety and quality.
Why Join MARTIN
- Certification Impact Lead the team that ensures vehicles meet global OBD standards and reach the market on time.
- CuttingEdge Facilities Work in labs outfitted with the latest diagnostic and emissionsanalysis 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
