Automotive Quality Lead — Production & Process Improvement

Jasper Engine Exchange, Inc.; Jasper (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO + 10 holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Referral bonus

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions seeks an experienced Automotive Technical Specialist to own quality performance within a production pod. The role emphasizes hands-on automotive/machining expertise to drive improvements from day one, lead problem-solving, and maintain cost targets while delivering high-quality products.

Ideal candidates have automotive knowledge and are motivated by quality improvement, data-driven decisions, and cross-team collaboration on process validation and new vendor parts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrate success in problem-solving and root cause analysis (A3, 8D, or similar).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Comfortable learning and utilizing company software systems, databases, and quality reporting tools.
• Ability to document findings, analyze data, create reports, and communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Quality Captain for a production pod, owning overall quality performance.
• Lead and execute A3 problem-solving activities for: Warranty failures, Test stand failures, Internal quality issues.
• Analyze customer call notes and warranty data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Partner closely with Group Leaders to ensure quality output while maintaining production cost targets.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and standardized processes.
• Implement built-in quality practices to prevent defects at the source.
• Support and lead fit, form, and function validation of new and existing vendor parts.
• Develop and execute test plans, including: Test stand validation, Dyno testing, Field testing, Durability testing.
• Support failure analysis and collaborate with new product development teams.
• Lead or support cost reduction and salvage initiatives without compromising quality.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve machining and assembly processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

On-floor manufacturing

Documentation

Tools

Excel

Quality reporting tools

Job description

Jasper Engines & Transmissions seeks an experienced Automotive Technical Specialist to own quality performance within a production pod. The role emphasizes hands-on automotive/machining expertise to drive improvements from day one, lead problem-solving, and maintain cost targets while delivering high-quality products.

Ideal candidates have automotive knowledge and are motivated by quality improvement, data-driven decisions, and cross-team collaboration on process validation and new vendor parts