Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) · 19 hours ago
Emissions Lab Manager
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yrThe Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is a leading voice for the worldwide car culture, representing over 7,000 member companies in the specialty-automotive parts industry. The Emissions Lab Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, and testing workflows within SEMA’s certified emissions testing facility, ensuring accurate and efficient execution of emissions testing programs.
AutomotiveProduct DesignTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintain compliance with CARB and EPA emissions requirements for aftermarket parts
Lead the facility through CARB, EPA, and internal audits
Oversee full emissions testing workflow including vehicle preparation, test cell setup, cycle execution, data validation, and reporting
Ensure proper execution of federal drive cycles including FTP-75, HWFET, US06, LA92, SC03, and applicable EV/hybrid-related cycles
Oversee OBD II readiness and diagnostic validation
Maintain accurate tracking of costs and expenses and manage execution of monthly lab billing, supporting financial planning, revenue targets, and operational goals
Coordinate daily with the Compliance Department and Test Engineer to ensure smooth, aligned operations
Supervise and train lab technicians and the lab mechanic
Manage scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation
Oversee maintenance, calibration, and readiness of dynamometers, emissions bench systems, facility equipment, and test cell systems
Maintain an organized, safe, and audit-ready facility
Conduct performance evaluations, ongoing feedback, and formal reviews for Detroit Lab staff
Travel as needed to support operational requirements
Qualification
Required
Professional experience in an emissions testing lab or vehicle test cell
Strong knowledge of CARB/EPA requirements and emissions regulatory frameworks, including CFR 1065 and 1066
Proven experience running emissions test cycles and validating data accuracy
Experience with OBD II readiness verification
Demonstrated leadership and staff-management experience
Highly organized, with strong process-driven documentation habits
Strong communication skills
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Automotive aftermarket experience
Experience working with aftermarket manufacturers, engineering firms, or OEMs
Familiarity with dynamometer operations, emissions bench systems, diagnostics, and calibration workflows — including high-performance dynamometer operation
Company
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
A love for cars, trucks and SUVs is the motivating force behind the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).
Founded in 1963
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Spagnola
Chief Executive Officer
George Afremow
Chief Financial Officer
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