Quality & Compliance Systems Specialist

Winnebago Industries; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading outdoor lifestyle products manufacturer is seeking a Quality & Compliance Technician in Middlebury, Indiana. This position requires performing quality audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance or manufacturing and a high school diploma. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. Winnebago is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in quality, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Experience in print reading and part measurement.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Focus Group audits.
• Audit and verify installation per specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Support inspection and testing procedures.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit compliance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

RVIA/RVDA Certification

Job description

Overview

Winnebago Industries is a prominent manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the iconic Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft and Newmar brands. Our 6,500+ team members across Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida deliver on our vision to be the trusted pacesetter in outdoor lifestyle solutions by providing unmatched innovation, quality, and service in the industries we engage. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to providing a safe and engaging environment where you can be passionate about the work you do and have opportunities to learn and grow. Winnebago is excited to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Winnebago Towables has an immediate need for an experienced candidate to fill a Quality & Compliance Technician position. This position will be based in Middlebury, Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Focus Group audits related to process adherence, defect prevention, standard work, and employee training.
• Audit and verify proper installation and assembly per component manufacturer specifications; identify gaps and recommend process or design improvements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and finished products meet applicable industry and regulatory standards (RVIA, CSA).
• Support and lead efforts to ensure appropriate inspection and testing procedures are defined, implemented, and sustained.
• Develop and maintain visual work instructions, inspection aids, and quality documentation to support production and audit readiness.
• Create, distribute, and follow up on Quality Alerts to drive prompt containment and corrective action.
• Review customer and warranty claim data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and support cross-functional warranty reduction initiatives.
• Facilitate structured problem solving and corrective actions (e.g., containment, root cause, corrective/preventive actions) to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with Operations, Service, Supply Chain, and Product Development to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, contain, and document nonconforming materials or components, coordinate communication and disposition with appropriate departments.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma / GED
• 3-5 years of experience in quality, engineering, or manufacturing
• Experience in print reading and part measurement
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple cross-functional groups in multiple levels of the company
• RVIA/RVDA Certification a plus

Physical Demands

• Office sitting and standing environment
• Position may require sitting for long periods of time

At Winnebago, we believe ALL people are leaders and hold each other accountable to high expectations.

Leadership Expectations

• Connect with Purpose
  • Be inclusive; seek out different perspectives.
  • Focus on the Customer; put yourself in the customer's shoes.
  • Communicate Clearly; say what needs to be said and listen.
• Execute with Excellence
  • Explore Possibilities; ask, "What if?" and embrace new ideas.
  • Set Direction; prioritize, plan, and align; balance thinking and action.
  • Drive Results; get the right things done; work with a sense of urgency.
• Build the Future
  • Transform the Road Ahead; anticipate opportunities; seek new opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Navigate Change; be agile and flexible; take on new challenges.
  • Inspire Growth; help each other improve; commit to personal development.

Benefits

If you are the right candidate for this position, as a Winnebago Team Member you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday and Vacation Pay

Winnebago Towables is an Equal Opportunity Employer