What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Analyst position at Waltonen?
Waltonen Engineering is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team!
ResponsibilitiesWho are we?
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
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.
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.
- Review and approve Tool Inspection Records, FAI reports, CofC documents, 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
- 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
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
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.