Quality Engineer Internship: Summer 2027

Jasper Engines; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions invites students to join its Quality Team for a summer 2027 internship at one of its remanufacturing facilities in Indiana. You will work alongside experienced engineers on quality improvement initiatives, aiming to reduce scrap and boost process reliability.

This internship targets juniors or seniors pursuing Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering Technology programs and emphasizes problem solving, RCA, SOP development, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a junior or senior-year degree in fall 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and complete problem-solving projects aligned with quality goals.
• Assist with development and improvement of remanufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Perform RCA and corrective-action support for internal and customer issues.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and deviations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

Solid Modeling Software

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 weeksKey Responsibilities:Initiate and complete problem-solving projects that align with Transmission, Gas Engine, and Diesel Engine Division quality goalsSupport the development and improvement of remanufacturing processes to ensure quality and efficiencyAssist with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation for internal and customer quality issuesCollect and analyze production data to identify trends, process deviations, and opportunities for improvementDevelop work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and error proofing devices for quality processesPrepare reports and present findings to engineering and operations leadershipPreferred 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 / EngineeringProficiency in MS Excel and Solid Modeling SoftwareStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced production environmentKnowledge or experience working on Gas/Diesel Engines and/or Transmissions is preferredOwn your future at JASPER!Pay Range:$20+/hour, based on experienceJasper 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.