Quality Engineer Internship: Summer 2027

Jasper Engines & Transmissions; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions in Jasper, IN is offering a summer internship with the Quality Team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting quality improvement and process engineering initiatives in a remanufacturing facility, focusing on reducing scrap, improving reliability, and adherence to standards.

Open to college juniors or seniors pursuing Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering Technology.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and data interpretation required.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Team-oriented attitude in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete quality improvement projects with relevant divisions.
• Support remanufacturing process development to improve quality and efficiency.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and deviations.
• Develop work instructions, SOPs, and error-proofing devices for quality processes.
• Prepare reports and present findings to engineering and operations leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Mechanical/Automotive/Industrial/Manufacturing/Quality Engineering Degree

Tools

Solid Modeling Software

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Internship Overview: As an Intern with our Quality Team you will gain hands-on experience working alongside our experienced engineers in the Manufacturing setting. Interns support quality improvement and process engineering initiatives within one of our remanufacturing facilities, ensuring adherence to standards, reducing scrap/rework, and enhancing process reliability. This internship is ideal for college students entering their junior or senior year and pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering Technology / Engineering. We are looking for students with an interest in problem solving, the automotive industry, and lean manufacturing.

*This internship will take place during the summer of 2027, 8-12 weeks

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate and complete problem-solving projects that align with Transmission, Gas Engine, and Diesel Engine Division quality goals
• Support the development and improvement of remanufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency
• Assist with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation for internal and customer quality issues
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, process deviations, and opportunities for improvement
• Develop work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and error proofing devices for quality processes
• Prepare reports and present findings to engineering and operations leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• This internship is for college students entering their junior or senior year in fall 2027 , pursuing degrees in Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering Technology / Engineering
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Solid Modeling Software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced production environment
• Knowledge or experience working on Gas/Diesel Engines and/or Transmissions is preferred

Own your future at JASPER!

Pay Range:

$20+/hour, based on experience

Jasper Engines & Transmissions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JASPER is an at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.