Quality Technician

Grundfos; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave (3 days)

Training and development programs

Job summary

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join its Quality Inspection team in Indianapolis. You will support quality control of products and processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and GD&T.

The role requires hands-on inspection, CMM expertise, and collaboration across suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency with 3-5 years of quality measurement and inspection experience.
• Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T proficiency.
• Experience with measuring equipment and CMM.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with CALYPSO software on Zeiss Contura CMM.

Responsibilities

• Operate CMM and hand gauges to verify part compliance to drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Provide shop floor support for incoming parts and assemblies, establishing root cause and processing quality transactions.
• Develop and implement quality systems for new products and parts, including inspection plans and layout procedures.
• Communicate directly with suppliers to disposition material and drive corrective action requests.
• Contribute to Material Review Board meetings and participate in audits.
• Support problem-solving efforts across internal and external facilities using process improvement techniques.

Skills

CMM expertise

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

Hand gauges

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

CALYPSO software

Zeiss Contura CMM

Job description

Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world!

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join its Quality Inspection team in Indianapolis.

Why Peerless?

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it's needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it's our people who've made us Peerless for over 100years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

Are you passionate about ensuring product quality through hands-on inspection and measurement expertise? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Quality Technician, you'll be supporting quality control of products and processes while driving continuous improvement that ensures our customers receive reliable, high-performance solutions. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Quality team, you'll create impact by ensuring product compliance, strengthening supplier quality, and advancing inspection processes that uphold Grundfos's commitment to excellence.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Operate Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) and hand gauges to verify part compliance to engineering drawings and GD&T specifications
• Provide shop floor support for incoming parts and assemblies, establishing root cause and processing quality transactions
• Develop and implement quality systems for new products and parts, including inspection plans and layout procedures
• Communicate directly with suppliers to disposition material, process corrective action requests, and drive capable products and processes
• Contribute to Material Review Board meetings and participate in internal and external quality system audits
• Support problem-solving efforts across internal and external facilities using process improvement techniques

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a detail-oriented quality professional with strong blueprint reading skills, CMM expertise, and a collaborative mindset who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• High School Diploma or equivalency with 3-5 years of quality measurement and inspection experience
• Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T proficiency and hands-on experience with measuring equipment
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Practical knowledge of operating Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)

It's a plus if you also:

• Operating experience using CALYPSO software on Zeiss Contura CMM
• Associate's degree in Engineering or Science
• Experience with process improvement techniques and quality system auditing

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programs to support your growth.

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

The salary range for this position is $55,100-$73,430 (paid hourly, non-exempt). Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Peerless Grundfos's total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Peerless Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Peerless participates in E-verify and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All positions subject to post offer drug screening and background checks.

Peerless needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Peerless and Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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