Interested in joining Waltonen Group but don’t see a current opportunity that matches your background?
We encourage you to submit your resume through our Talent Network. We are always interested in connecting with experienced professionals and skilled individuals whose backgrounds may align with future opportunities across our organization.
Since 1957, Waltonen has been privately held and American owned. Through Waltonen Engineering and Independence Tooling Solutions, our teams support complex automotive, aerospace, and defense programs from engineering and design through manufacturing, build, and completion.
Primary Locations: Warren and Troy, Michigan
Areas We Frequently Recruit For:Engineering & DesignOur engineering and technical teams support complex programs across automotive, aerospace, and defense. We are frequently interested in professionals with backgrounds in areas such as:
- Tooling Design
- Product Design
- Design Checking
- System Layout
- Manufacturing Processing
- Robotic Simulation
- Controls and Automation
- Project Management
- Other Engineering and Technical Disciplines
Depending on the position, experience may include automotive Body-in-White tooling, automation, system integration, tooling design, manufacturing systems, simulation, or related engineering environments.
Experience with platforms such as NX, CATIA, Teamcenter, Process Simulate, Robcad, and similar engineering software may also be valuable.
Manufacturing & Skilled TradesThrough Independence Tooling Solutions, we are frequently interested in experienced manufacturing and skilled-trades professionals, including:
- CNC Machinists
- CNC Programmers
- Tool Builders
- Fixture Builders
- Mechanical Builders and Assemblers
- Welders
- Fabricators
- Quality Inspectors
- Other Skilled Manufacturing Professionals
Our manufacturing teams support work that may include aerospace and defense tooling, jigs and fixtures, custom and low-volume manufacturing, large and complex machined components, precision fabrication, welding, mechanical assembly, tight-tolerance components, and build-to-print projects.
Experience with CNC setup and programming, fixture and tooling build, GD&T, precision machining, welding, fabrication, blueprint reading, mechanical assembly, and inspection equipment may be especially valuable.
Business & SupportWaltonen Group also welcomes resumes from professionals interested in supporting the business behind our engineering and manufacturing operations.
Areas may include:
- Human Resources
- Finance and Accounting
- Information Technology
- Administration
- Operations Support
- Project Support
- Other Corporate and Professional Functions
While qualifications vary depending on the opportunity, we are generally interested in candidates who bring:
- Relevant professional, technical, engineering, manufacturing, or skilled-trades experience
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a team
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- The ability to support project timing and customer requirements
- An interest in continuous improvement and professional growth
Complex work. Established company. Strong team.
Waltonen Engineering and Independence Tooling Solutions operate together under the Waltonen Group family of companies with shared ownership and leadership.
Waltonen Engineering provides engineering, design, processing, simulation, and technical services supporting automotive, aerospace, and defense programs. Independence Tooling Solutions provides manufacturing capabilities including CNC machining, welding, fabrication, tooling, fixture building, and mechanical assembly.
Together, our teams provide the ability to support programs from concept and engineering through manufacturing, build, and completion.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, paid time off, and company holidays
- Employer-matching 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional voluntary benefit programs
- Company events and employee luncheons
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
If you are interested in Waltonen Group but do not currently see an opportunity that matches your experience, we encourage you to submit your resume.
By joining our Talent Network, you can introduce yourself to our recruiting team and be considered for future opportunities that may align with your background, skills, and experience.
Quality CommitmentAll employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the company’s Quality Management System and are expected to follow applicable procedures, standards, and quality requirements in the performance of their work.
Equal Opportunity EmployerWaltonen Group is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law.
Skills Required
- Relevant professional, technical, engineering, manufacturing, or skilled-trades experience
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to support project timing and customer requirements
- Interest in continuous improvement and professional growth
What We Do
Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner. DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs. QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.









