Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Oxford, MI

Warnke is a subsidiary of Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN), a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company that delivers embodied AI-powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision-manufactured components, UAVs, and advanced aerospace design services.

At Warnke Precision Machining, quality and craftsmanship are central to everything we do. As an AS9100D-registered high-precision machine shop, we manufacture and assemble complex components for aerospace and defense prime contractors supporting federal government and military programs. Our in-house capabilities range from advanced 5-axis machining to traditional manual equipment, allowing our experienced team to consistently produce reliable, high-quality components.

Daily Responsibilities

• Checking that raw materials or components involved in the production process meet quality requirements
• Inspecting production machinery and inspection equipment to ensure production runs smoothly
• Assisting with and writing production plans that minimize risk during production
• Estimating time involved to assure each product's quality
• Working with manufacturing and operations to meet project deadlines
• Assisting in writing and reviewing testing and inspection plans
• Assisting with vendor audits
• Verifying purchase orders to vendors and supplies are in compliance with customer, government & Warnke quality processes and requirements
• Verifying outsource supplier and material certifications
• Investigating causes of defects that occur during the testing phase and writing non-conformances documenting defects and causes
• Writing corrective actions as necessary to prevent non-conformance recurrence
• Suggesting improvements to company infrastructure and processes to prevent future mistakes during production
• Communicating with manufacturing about existing defects and how to prevent them in future products
• Communicating with all departments to coordinate scheduling for testing and inspection
• Reporting defects to all relevant departments for correction
• Conforming to regulations and international standards when it comes to testing and quality assurance

• Two years relevant work experience
• Good math and technical skills
• Experience with standard inspection gauges (Calipers, Height stand, Micrometer, Bore gauge, etc)
• Experience with CMM
• Understanding of GD&T is a plus
• Understanding of quality control standards and testing
• Microsoft Office literate
• Jobboss2 enterprise resource planning system experience is a plus

Growth & Impact

Warnke’s contracts and scope are rapidly growing. As part of the company, you will be able to have a big impact through ownership of processes and new components being machined, and you will see these components integrated into systems that are critical to aerospace and defense readiness.

Compensation Philosophy

We believe providing employees with competitive pay and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, potential equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within our leveling.

Culture

Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to serving a mission greater than ourselves. As a government contracting company, we support customers whose work protects national security, strengthens public safety, and advances critical technologies. That responsibility shapes how we work every day—with accountability, professionalism, and pride in doing things the right way.

We believe exceptional results come from exceptional people. Our teams are made up of experts who are deeply committed to their craft and to one another. We foster an environment where collaboration is expected, diverse perspectives are respected, and every employee is empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, and make an impact.

Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and compliance standards, understanding that our customers and partners rely on us to operate with transparency, discretion, and reliability. Trust—earned through consistent performance and principled decision-making—is the foundation of every relationship we build.

We are equally committed to our people’s growth. We invest in continuous learning, leadership development, and career progression, ensuring that our employees have the tools, training, and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving technical and regulatory environment.

Above all, we are united by a sense of purpose. The work we do matters, and every role contributes to a broader mission that serves the public good. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values excellence, teamwork, and service—where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

The Fine Print

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is Warnke’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.