Quality Captain: Automotive Manufacturing

Jasper Engines & Transmissions; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO + 10 holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Quarterly bonus

Referral bonus

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions seeks an experienced Automotive Technical Specialist to own quality within a production pod, driving improvements from day one in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical systems contexts.

The role focuses on reducing rejects and warranties, leading A3 problem-solving, and ensuring cost targets while delivering a high-quality product. Strong communication and hands-on leadership are essential.

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.
• Strong critical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience working directly on the manufacturing floor with production teams.
• Ability to read and interpret technical data, test results, and customer feedback.
• Experience with quality systems, validation testing, and process control.

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 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, and 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

Automotive knowledge

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Quality awareness

On-floor manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jasper Engines & Transmissions seeks an experienced Automotive Technical Specialist to own quality within a production pod, driving improvements from day one in automotive, engine machining, or mechanical systems contexts.

The role focuses on reducing rejects and warranties, leading A3 problem-solving, and ensuring cost targets while delivering a high-quality product. Strong communication and hands-on leadership are essential.