Quality Lead — Automotive Systems & Process Improvement

Jasperengines; Jasper (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance after 30 days

PTO + 10 paid holidays

401(k) + ESOP

Quarterly bonus opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

Jasper Engines & Transmissions is seeking an experienced Automotive Technical Specialist to join our manufacturing quality team. This role requires hands‑on automotive knowledge and the ability to drive quality improvements from day one on the shop floor.

You will lead problem-solving, develop tests, and collaborate with groups to balance quality and cost while advancing new technologies and vendor parts validation.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, engine machining, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis experience (A3, 8D, or similar).
• Ability to document findings and communicate technical information.
• Familiarity with quality system tools and data reporting.

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 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; Field testing; 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

Quality improvement

Root cause analysis

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Documentation & reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jasper Engines & Transmissions is seeking an experienced Automotive Technical Specialist to join our manufacturing quality team. This role requires hands‑on automotive knowledge and the ability to drive quality improvements from day one on the shop floor.

You will lead problem-solving, develop tests, and collaborate with groups to balance quality and cost while advancing new technologies and vendor parts validation.