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Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Heavy Assembler II to join its Vertical Turbine Pump Assembly team.

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 precision measurement and hands-on problem solving?  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.

Are you passionate about driving quality excellence in manufacturing and ensuring customers receive products built to the highest standards? 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 Quality Control Process Engineer, you will be developing and leading Quality Control & Quality Assurance initiatives for Peerless products and production processes, serving as the critical link between production, engineering, purchasing, and sales support to prevent defects and drive continuous improvement. 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 quality systems and root cause problem solving..

Your main responsibilities include:

• Provide direct quality technical support for Assembly, Testing, Mount, and Paint areas, ensuring robust QA/QC processes are deployed and issues are mitigated proactively
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methods (5 Why's, 5W2H, Cause & Effect diagrams) and facilitate daily QRQC meetings
• Develop and implement quality systems for new products and parts, including inspection plans, layout procedures, and statistical process controls
• Perform internal and external Quality System audits and contribute to Material Review Board meetings
• Collaborate with suppliers and the Supplier Development team to achieve capable products and processes, including managing vendor corrective action requests
• Drive continuous improvement efforts in production areas and maintain statistical metrics for in-process quality targets

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented quality professional with strong problem-solving skills, hands-on manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams. 

We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science *much preferred
• Associate's degree in Engineering or Science, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quality control, problem solving, and detailed inspection techniques
• Strong problem-solving background including 5 Why's, 5W2H, Cause & Effect diagrams, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies
• Strong blueprint reading skills including GD&T, with proficiency in measuring equipment and practical knowledge of Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM)
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process improvement techniques (Poka-Yoke, SPC)

It is a plus if you also:

• Understanding of SAP transactions used within logistics, quality, and production processes
• Strong knowledge of machining techniques and gauge validation
• Experience facilitating QRQC or similar structured quality response programs
• 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 Pump? Apply today!

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 $72,200-$102,165 (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.