Senior Quality Technician

Grundfos; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave (3 days)

Training & development

Job summary

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis-based subsidiary of Grundfos, seeks a Senior Quality Technician to join the Quality Assurance team in Indianapolis. You will drive quality control and assurance initiatives across production processes, ensuring top-quality pump solutions for global customers.

The role emphasizes blueprint reading, GD&T, CMM usage, and continuous improvement, with strong collaboration across engineering, purchasing, and production. Travel up to 13 days/year is possible.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering/Science or 10+ years of quality control experience.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills with proficient measuring equipment.
• Experience with CMMs (Calypso/CMS) and supplier quality concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct quality technical support across incoming inspection, machine shop, assembly, testing, mount, and paint areas.
• Operate Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) and hand gauges to verify part compliance and develop inspection plans.
• Lead root cause investigations on production issues and participate in Material Review Board meetings.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders on material disposition and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Poka-Yoke, Lean, and SPC techniques.
• Mentor associates on measurement and inspection techniques and maintain statistical metrics.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

CMM inspection

Quality assurance

Statistical techniques

Lean / SPC

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering/Science

Tools

CALYPSO

Zeiss Contura CMM

SAP

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 Senior Quality Technician to join its Quality Assurance 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 manufacturing excellence and delivering the highest quality products to customers? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new Senior Quality Technician, you'll be developing and leading Quality Control & Quality Assurance initiatives for Peerless products and production processes that ensure our customers receive reliable, top-quality pump 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 Management team, you'll create impact by driving significant reductions in Cost of Poor Quality and customer claims while improving production efficiency through robust inspection processes and continuous improvement.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Provide direct quality technical support across incoming inspection, machine shop, assembly, testing, mount, and paint areas, ensuring robust QA/QC processes are deployed
• Operate Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) and hand gauges to verify part compliance to engineering drawings, and develop quality lot inspection plans
• Lead root cause investigations on production issues, process quality transactions, and contribute to Material Review Board meetings
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on material disposition and drive supplier corrective actions with the Supplier Development/Quality team
• Drive and manage continuous improvement efforts in production areas using Poka-Yoke, Lean, and SPC techniques
• Mentor quality associates on measurement and inspection techniques while maintaining statistical metrics for incoming inspection and in-process quality targets

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a detail-oriented quality professional with strong blueprint reading and GD&T skills, deep knowledge of machining and inspection techniques, and the communication ability to serve as a liaison between production, engineering, purchasing, and sales support.

We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Associate's degree in Engineering/Science or 10+ years of relevant experience in quality control and detailed inspection techniques
• Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T, with proficiency in measuring equipment and Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Poka-Yoke, Lean, and SPC
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of SAP transactions in logistics, quality, and production

It's a plus if you also:

• Operating experience using CALYPSO software on Zeiss Contura CMM
• Experience with supplier quality management and vendor corrective action processes
• Knowledge of machining techniques and gauge validation
• You'll also be available for travelling up to 13 days per year.

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 $63,100-$86,565 (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 Aff

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.