Quality Captain – Automotive Engineer (Hands-On)

Jasper Engines & Transmissions; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and prescription保险

PTO + 10 holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Associate referral bonus

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions in Jasper, IN is seeking an experienced Quality Captain to lead quality within a production pod. This hands-on role requires background in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical manufacturing and the ability to drive results from day one.

You will own quality performance, lead problem-solving efforts (A3/8D), analyze warranty data, and partner with group leaders to balance quality with cost.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success in problem-solving and root cause analysis (A3, 8D, or similar).
• Strong data-driven decision-making and ability to interpret technical data and test results.
• Experience on the manufacturing floor with production teams.

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, and internal quality issues.
• Analyze customer call notes and warranty data to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Partner 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 validation of vendor parts (fit, form, function).
• Develop and execute test plans including test stand, dyno, field, and durability testing.
• Support failure analysis and collaborate with new product development teams.
• Lead cost reduction and salvage initiatives without compromising quality.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve machining and assembly.

Skills

Automotive experience

Engine machining

Manufacturing floor

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

Quality systems

Process control

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

Dyno testing

Job description

Jasper Engines & Transmissions in Jasper, IN is seeking an experienced Quality Captain to lead quality within a production pod. This hands-on role requires background in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical manufacturing and the ability to drive results from day one.

You will own quality performance, lead problem-solving efforts (A3/8D), analyze warranty data, and partner with group leaders to balance quality with cost.