Automotive Quality Captain: Hands-On Problem Solver

Jasper Engine Exchange, Inc.; Town of Willow (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO + holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Referral bonus

Training & advancement

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions seeks an Automotive Mechanical Engineer to step into a Quality Captain role within our manufacturing operations. This is not an entry-level position—hands-on experience in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical systems is essential to drive results from day one.

You will own quality performance in a production pod, lead problem-solving efforts, and ensure high quality while meeting cost targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision-making using quality methods.

Responsibilities

• Own quality performance for a production pod as Quality Captain.
• Lead A3 problem-solving for warranty, test stand, and internal quality issues.
• Analyze warranty data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with group leaders to meet quality and cost targets.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and standardized processes.
• Implement built-in quality practices to prevent defects at source.
• Support testing and validation of vendor parts (dyno, field, test stand).
• Lead cost reduction and salvage initiatives without compromising quality.

Skills

Auto manufacturing

Root cause analysis

On-floor manufacturing

Quality systems

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Jasper Engines & Transmissions seeks an Automotive Mechanical Engineer to step into a Quality Captain role within our manufacturing operations. This is not an entry-level position—hands-on experience in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical systems is essential to drive results from day one.

You will own quality performance in a production pod, lead problem-solving efforts, and ensure high quality while meeting cost targets.