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.