Senior Safety & Quality Specialist

GRUNDFOS
Aurora, IL

Senior Safety & Quality Specialist

Job Description

Are you passionate about building safer workplaces and driving quality excellence 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 Safety & Quality Specialist , you will be leading all Environmental Health & Safety and Quality initiatives at our YCC facility - from hazard prevention and incident investigation to ISO compliance and quality assurance execution. 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 YCC Safety & Quality team, you'll create impact by Driving a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement that protects our people and elevates the quality of every product leaving our facility.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Lead all EHS activities including hazard observation management, incident response, risk assessments, safety walks, and regulatory compliance across the site

  • Conduct EHS projects and technical assessments, implementing solutions and design changes to reduce risk and improve safety performance

  • Implement quality assurance processes and maintain QMS documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions

  • Act as site lead for ISO audits and compliance, driving certification readiness and supporting internal, supplier, and customer audits

  • Manage MRB/RMA inventory processes, gage calibration activities, and serve as the quality interface with external customers and suppliers

  • Track EHS and Quality KPIs, perform root cause analysis, and develop countermeasures when targets are not met

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills who thrives at the intersection of safety and quality, bringing hands-on experience implementing EHS and quality programs in a manufacturing setting along with proven organizational and project management capabilities. We would also imagine that you have:

  • 4+ years of experience in both Quality and EHS with demonstrated success implementing quality and safety initiatives

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data and drive data-informed decisions

  • Solid organizational, project management, and leading-through-influence skills

  • Proficiency with spreadsheet tools and familiarity with QMS and EHS management systems

  • Ability to work out of the Aurora, IL facility

It is a plus if you also:

  • SAP experience

  • Experience with CMM equipment or advanced inspection methods

  • ISO audit leadership or internal auditor certification

Please note that relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidate must have the authorization to work in the USA without support.

The salary range for this position is $92,000 to $130,000. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate's profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos's & Peerless Pump Company total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Certain roles are eligible to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Grundfos Benefits

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

  • A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.

  • 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 programmes 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 Grundfos? Apply today!

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [email protected]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

Information at a Glance

Job details

Workplace: Onsite Position

Job Location: Aurora, Illinois, United States

Contract Type: Full-Time

Employment Type: Regular

Posted 2026-04-09

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