Quality Planning Engineer

Quality Planning Engineer

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

At our Plansee site in Franklin, USA, we specialize in transforming semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components—leveraging decades of precision manufacturing and engineering excellence.

Join a highly motivated team in Franklin, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Inspection Planning & Control

• Develop and maintain risk-based Inspection Plans / Inspection Control Plans (ICPs) covering incoming, in-process, final, and special inspections.

• Define inspection points, sampling plans, inspection frequency, and acceptance criteria aligned to customer, drawing, and AS9100 requirements.

• Configure/maintain inspection characteristics, routings, and quality records in SAP or quality planning systems.

• Interpretation of Engineering & Customer Requirements

• Translate engineering drawings, models, specifications, and notes into measurable inspection requirements.

• Identify and control Key Characteristics (KCs), Safety Characteristics (SCs) and critical items; coordinate with Engineering to resolve ambiguities or conflicts.

• Measurement & Test Methods

• Select appropriate measurement methods (e.g., precision hand tools, CMM/optical) suitable for feature types and tolerances.

• Define verification steps, fixtures, and test sequences; align with industry and customer standards.

• Gage & Metrology Coordination

• Identify required gages/fixtures for each plan and ensure availability, capability, and calibration in coordination with Metrology/Calibration.

• Advise inspectors on proper tool selection, usage, and care.

• Supplier & Incoming Inspection Support

• Define incoming inspection requirements and special verifications; align supplier expectations with internal requirements.

• First Article Inspection (FAI)

• Prepare/support AS9102 FAI packages, ensuring all drawing characteristics are accounted for and sequenced for verification.

• Ensure changes trigger partial or full FAI re-accomplishment as required.

• Support AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) planning and source inspection when required.

• Documentation & Record Control

• Create and maintain revision-controlled inspection plans, check sheets, visual work instructions, and quality alerts accessible at point of use.

• Ensure documentation is auditable and supports production readiness and compliance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training

• Partner with QC Inspectors, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Program Management to align requirements and schedules.

• Systems & Tools

• Use SAP and digital inspection planning tools to manage inspection data, notifications, and routings; leverage SPC/analysis tools when applicable.

• Qualifications / Skills – Required

• 5+ years in manufacturing/quality environments within cross-functional teams.

• Strong GD&T interpretation and ability to translate requirements into clear inspection criteria.

• Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools; exposure to CMM or optical inspection.

• Experience with SAP for inspection planning, routings, and quality notifications; proficiency with Microsoft Office and ballooning/inspection planning software.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards and inspection procedures/SOPs; familiarity with NCR/containment processes.

• Exceptional organizational and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all levels.

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; familiarity with ITAR.

• Preferred

• Experience in fast-paced or multi-shift operations and NPI launches.

• APQP exposure (Control Plans, PFMEA, PPAP).

• Experience with SPC/capability analysis tools (e.g., Minitab/Excel).

• Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Clear communication and training capability

• Problem-solving and analytical mindset

• Collaborative, service-oriented approach with QA/Production/Engineering

• Ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement focus

• Confidence supporting inspectors and resolving technical questions

• The base compensation range for this position is between 75-95k annually, commensurate with skill and experience level. This role will also be bonus eligible.

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

• Recruitment Team

• Plansee USA LLC