Full-Time
Fixture Builder
Updated on 9/3/2026
Waltonen
51-200 employees
Full-service design and engineering firm
No salary listed
Troy, MI, USA
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- At least 1 year of fixture or tool-building experience.
- Knowledge of materials, machining, assembly methods, and mathematics.
- Familiarity with automotive and aerospace tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges.
- Ability to read blueprints.
- Prior assembly experience is required.
- Build and assemble fixtures, jigs, gauges, and tooling according to engineering drawings, computer-aided design models, and specifications.
- Interpret blueprints, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing requirements, and technical documentation to ensure accurate fixture construction and assembly.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the fixture-build department in a small-shop environment while balancing hands-on fixture construction with team leadership, scheduling, and project coordination.
- Serve as the primary technical resource for fixture builds, collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams to complete projects on time, within budget, and to customer specifications.
- Perform precision fitting, alignment, and adjustment of fixture components to meet required tolerances and quality standards.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and machining equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair fixture components.
- Conduct functional testing and verification of completed fixtures to ensure proper operation and repeatability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve fixture-related issues to minimize production downtime and maintain manufacturing efficiency.
- Work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or defense.
Waltonen provides design and engineering services for automotive, defense, aerospace, transportation, medical, and consumer products. It works by offering the full product development lifecycle, including concept engineering, product development, lifecycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design, program management, and manufacturing planning and transfer systems engineering. The company differentiates itself through long-standing client and employee relationships, deep expertise in both product design and manufacturing systems, and ISO-9001-2008 certification, enabling integrated engineering and manufacturing solutions. Its goal is to be a trusted engineering partner that delivers high-value solutions and efficient manufacturing planning.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Warren, Michigan
Founded
1957
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Waltonen won MDA SHIELD work on January 16, 2026, strengthening defense credibility.
- Waltonen hired for corporate recruiting, program management, and Navy business development in August 2026.
- Waltonen supports Stratom’s TALUS Army project, showing integration roles beyond simple machining.
What critics are saying
- Waltonen’s defense revenue is concentrated in tiny awards like the $106,915 TACOM order.
- The SHIELD contract’s $151B ceiling creates competition from primes and specialist subs alike.
- If automotive demand softens, Waltonen’s multi-industry model loses its largest historical customer base.
What makes Waltonen unique
- Founded in 1957, Waltonen spans engineering, manufacturing, and tooling from Warren and Troy.
- Waltonen combines digital engineering, modeling, simulation, and manufacturing systems for lifecycle support.
- Waltonen’s defense niche includes small-business prime contracting and Navy, Army, and MDA work.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Hybrid Work Options
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Disability Insurance
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GS Engineering joins stratom-led TALUS team to advance U.S. Army autonomous sustainment. LOUISVILLE, Colo. August 10, 2026 - A team led by Stratom, including ND Defense, Forterra, GS Engineering and Waltonen Engineering, has been awarded a U.S. Army Project Sustainment contract to advance autonomous distribution for contested operations. The team brings together proven military mobility, government-validated autonomy, model-based systems engineering and hardware integration to help the Army sustain dispersed formations with a faster, smaller and more resilient logistics tail. Future Army maneuver formations will require autonomous distribution systems capable of operating under degraded conditions in contested environments. By reducing Soldier exposure and maintaining the movement of critical supplies and operational energy to distributed formations, the Stratom team's solution will provide extended operational reach and strengthen sustainment resilience. TALUS(TM), the Tactical Autonomous Logistics Utility System, is the team's modular, multi-mission capability set developed to close logistics gaps between Brigade Support Areas and dispersed forward units. TALUS will provide autonomous transport of multiclass supplies, generate and distribute operational energy and integrate a range of mission payloads in support of Army Transformation in Contact and Multi-Domain Operations. "The Army needs more than another autonomous vehicle. It needs an integrated logistics capability that can adapt to the mission, operate in contested environments and move quickly toward fielding. TALUS will provide that integrated capability," said Mark Gordon, president and CEO of Stratom. "Stratom brought together this team of nontraditional defense contractors and small businesses because each company contributes a proven, specialized capability. Together, we are delivering a practical solution that responds to warfighter requirements and the urgency of the mission." TALUS integrates proven militarized commercial off-the-shelf technology to accelerate integration and delivery while reducing development risk. Its modular architecture supports multiple logistics and operational energy missions, accommodates varied payloads and can evolve as Army requirements change. Stratom is leading overall solution integration and contributes expertise in robotic and autonomous logistics. ND Defense provides proven military vehicle platforms and scalable production capabilities, while Forterra contributes its government-validated autonomy stack. GS Engineering brings model-based systems engineering and testing rigor, and Waltonen Engineering provides hardware design, fabrication and integration expertise. Together, the companies combined specialized expertise, agile execution and scalable delivery capabilities to provide a fielding-ready solution grounded in established defense and commercial technologies. "Autonomy for contested logistics must be reliable, adaptable and ready to perform as mission conditions change," said Forterra Vice President of Defense Pat Acox. "By integrating AutoDrive with the team's proven mobility, logistics and engineering capabilities, TALUS will provide the Army with a practical foundation for autonomous distribution even in the most complex environments." "TALUS brings together the right combination of mobility, autonomy and systems integration to address a critical Army logistics need," said Timothy George, VP Sales & Marketing at ND Defense. "ND Defense contributes a proven military vehicle foundation and scalable production capability that support a practical path from integration and operational evaluation to future fielding." The team is committed to delivering the TALUS capability set in support of the upcoming Transformation in Contact unit's Combat Training Center rotation. About Stratom Stratom provides autonomous and robotic solutions to solve mission-critical defense logistics and operational challenges. The company combines mobility, autonomy, robotic cargo handling and manipulation technologies to deliver critical materials, cargo and operational energy across expeditionary, contested and distributed environments. Its systems help improve safety, operational reach and mission efficiency at the tactical edge. A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Stratom's mission-focused systems engineering expertise, proven solutions and agile execution advance capabilities toward operational use. For more information, visit www.stratom.com.