What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dyno Lab Supervisor position at MARTIN Technologies?
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 test next-generation propulsion and vehicle technologies in our state-of-the-art facilities—including multiple powertrain dynamometers and environmental test cells.
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Dyno Lab Supervisor to own day-to-day operations within our engine and powertrain dynamometer labs. You will lead a multidisciplinary crew of up to 15 technicians and engineers, ensuring every test is executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest data-quality standards. Success in this role demands deep dyno expertise, a passion for continuous improvement, and strong people-leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Area | What You’ll Do |
Team Leadership & Mentoring | • Set goals, coach, and develop up to 15 dyno technicians/engineers. • Manage schedules, PTO, overtime, and daily work assignments. • Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth. |
Operational Oversight | • Coordinate engine, powertrain, and emissions tests across multiple dyno cells (steady-state, transient, chassis). • Verify test requests, fixtures, and instrumentation readiness to minimize downtime. • Enforce 5S, OSHA, and company safety procedures at all times. |
Technical Guidance | • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control-system issues in real time. • Approve test setups, sensor calibration, and data-acquisition parameters. • Validate results for accuracy and repeatability before release. |
Equipment & Facility Maintenance | • Drive preventive-maintenance schedules for dynamometers, media conditioning, 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 customer deliverables. |
Qualifications & Skills
- Education – B.S. in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
- Experience –
- 5–10 years in engine/powertrain dynamometer testing with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Proven track record coordinating emissions, durability, and performance programs for OEM or Tier-1 customers.
- 5–10 years in engine/powertrain dynamometer testing with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Technical Proficiency –
- Hands-on expertise with dyno control systems (AVL PUMA, Horiba STARS, DTS, or similar) and data-acquisition hardware/software.
- Working knowledge of CAN/LIN communications, sensor calibration, and calibration tools (ETAS INCA, CANape).
- Hands-on expertise with dyno control systems (AVL PUMA, Horiba STARS, DTS, or similar) and data-acquisition hardware/software.
- Leadership & Soft Skills –
- Able to motivate diverse teams under tight timelines while upholding safety and quality.
- Clear communicator comfortable translating complex test data for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and root-cause problem-solving abilities.
- Able to motivate diverse teams under tight timelines while upholding safety and quality.
Why Join MARTIN?
- Cutting-Edge Facilities – Lead operations in labs outfitted for tomorrow’s propulsion technologies.
- Career Growth – Advance within a company that values technical mastery and leadership development.
- Impact – Your work directly influences prototype validation and production programs for world-class OEMs.
- Culture of Innovation – Join a collaborative team that prizes precision, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Ready to keep the industry’s most advanced dyno labs running at peak performance? Apply today and accelerate your career with MARTIN Technologies.
