Senior Quality Technician

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. 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 100 years. 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 excellence and driving quality improvements in a manufacturing environment? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people. As our new Senior Quality Technician , you will be developing and leading Quality Control & Quality Assurance initiatives for Peerless products and production processes, while championing continuous improvement efforts at our Indianapolis, IN facility. 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 ensuring our customers receive the highest quality Peerless products manufactured as efficiently as possible.. 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 determine part compliance; establish root cause investigations when production issues arise Develop and implement quality systems for new products and parts, including inspection plans, layout procedures, and contributions to Material Review Board meetings Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on material disposition, process vendor corrective action requests, and supplier quality improvements Drive and manage continuous improvement efforts in production areas while maintaining statistical metrics for incoming inspection and in-process quality targets Mentor quality associates on measurement and inspection techniques, promoting teamwork aligned with safety, quality, and continuous improvement standards What makes you a great fit Above all, you are a detail-oriented quality professional with strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T, hands-on CMM experience, and a collaborative mindset for driving quality excellence in manufacturing. We would also imagine that you have: High School Diploma or GED/HSE *required Associate's degree in Engineering/Science (or 10 years of relevant Quality Control and detailed Measurement/Inspection experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree) Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T, with proficiency in measuring equipment and practical knowledge of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM) Knowledge of process improvement techniques such as Poka-Yoke, Lean, and SPC, along with strong understanding of machining techniques and gauge validation Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of SAP transactions within logistics, quality, and production processes It is a plus if you also: Operating experience using CALYPSO software on Zeiss Contura CMM (strongly preferred) Veterans with related MOS experience are strongly encouraged to apply Experience working directly with suppliers to achieve capable products You'll also be available for travelling up to 13 days per year. Why you will love working here We care! 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 in your community. Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities. We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Peerless? To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit peerlesspump.com 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 (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. #J-18808-Ljbffr