Quality Analyst

Waltonen Engineering; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Vacation and Holiday pay

Employer matching 401K

Overtime Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Referral Program

Voluntary Benefit Programs

Off-site company events

Job summary

Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our Troy, MI team. The role focuses on reviewing products, certifications, and inspection reports to ensure conformity to specifications and customer requirements.

You will develop complete quality packages and coordinate outside-process needs while maintaining robust QA documentation. The position requires knowledge of GD&T, calibration oversight, and strong communication with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years in quality assurance/engineering or aerospace tooling.
• Proficient with MS Office and Adobe tools for professional materials.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Review finished products to verify specs and contractual requirements.
• Review special process certifications for customer compliance.
• Review final inspection reports for details, sub-assemblies, and assemblies.
• Develop final quality packages for customer review.
• Coordinate quotes and downflow requirements for outside processes.
• Create and approve inspection records and CofC documents.
• Follow document control per the Quality Management System.
• Support manual inspection with micrometers/calipers as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable standards and customer requirements.
• Oversee calibration of inspection equipment with regular scheduling.
• Serve as liaison for customer quality reps and source inspectors.
• Stay current on customer quality clauses and standards.
• Interpret GD&T specifications for identification, painting, welding, testing.
• Conform to quality system responsibilities across the organization.

Skills

QA experience

Aerospace industry

MS Office

Adobe tools

Fast-paced environment

OT/Weekend work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Review finished products to ensure that all specifications and contractual requirements have been met and that component accountability is complete
• Review special process certifications for compliance to customer requirements
• Review final inspection reports of details, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies
• Develop and complete all final quality packages to be submitted to the customer for review
• Get quotes and develop all downflow requirements on PO’s issued to suppliers for any special outside processes
• Create, review, and approve tool Inspection Records, FAI reports, CofC documents, etc. and compile final customer inspection packages
• Follow the companies’ document control protocols per the Quality Management System
• Support manual inspection utilizing micrometers, calipers, etc. to ensure the integrity of the components as needed
• Maintain knowledge of customer and industry standards and specifications
• Maintain and oversee all calibration requirements of machines, inspection equipment, inspection tools, etc. This requires weekly and monthly review of the calibration log, getting quotes for and scheduling all items for calibration
• Serve as the primary liaison contact and support for customer quality representatives and source inspectors
• Stay current and up to date on customer quality clauses and standards which may require online accounts
• Physical review of tooling, tool ID, torque striping/bugging, proof load witnessing, vacuum, etc
• Problem investigation and resolution in accordance with Nonconformance/Corrective Action Processes, Quality Manager, Build Lead, Program Manager, etc
• Provide support to the build team, project managers, and other stakeholders by interpreting GD & T specifications and ensuring compliance with identification, paint, coating, welding, and testing requirements in accordance with customer standards
• All employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED required
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a quality assurance buyoff/engineering position or in aerospace and/or aerospace tooling industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe tools, ensuring timely and accurate creation of professional materials
• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast- paced environment
• Able to work overtime and weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with AS9100 and/or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Proficient in GD&T interpretation
• Confident in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities to improve current processes
• Ability to collaborate with the management team to help drive performance and efficiencies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Who are we?

Independence Tooling is a leader in high-precision custom tooling, jigs, and assembly equipment for the automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, defense, and energy industries. Our in‑house capabilities meet the most stringent industry requirements and deliver high‑quality cost‑effective solutions. Encouraged by the team approach we foster, our craftsmen proudly commit themselves to meeting client needs on time and within budget.

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.