Quality Captain - Automotive Manufacturing Engineer

Jasper Engine Exchange, Inc.; Jasper (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and prescription—ins.

PTO + 10 paid holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Associate referral bonus

Ongoing training and advancement

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions in Jasper, IN seeks a Quality Captain to own quality performance on a production pod, lead problem-solving, and drive improvements from day one. This hands-on role targets automotive engine machining and mechanical systems, requiring a non-entry level background and a track record of reducing rejects, controlling costs, and delivering high-quality products.

You will collaborate with group leaders, develop work instructions, and implement built-in quality practices

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 critical thinking and data-driven decision-making skills.

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 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 vendor parts.
• 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.

Skills

Automotive experience

Root cause analysis

On-floor manufacturing

Data-driven decisions

Quality systems

Strong communication

Self-driven

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD

Dyno testing

Job description

Jasper Engines & Transmissions in Jasper, IN seeks a Quality Captain to own quality performance on a production pod, lead problem-solving, and drive improvements from day one. This hands-on role targets automotive engine machining and mechanical systems, requiring a non-entry level background and a track record of reducing rejects, controlling costs, and delivering high-quality products.

You will collaborate with group leaders, develop work instructions, and implement built-in quality practices