Quality Assurance Engineer

PlanIT Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and audit quality standards, procedures, and inspection methods for machined parts. You will review requirements, drawings, and process docs, and collaborate across programs to resolve issues and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on use of gauges and measuring equipment, with a focus on CAPA implementation and continuous improvement for internal and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience writing instructions and FAI documentation.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and practical application.
• Hands-on use of inspection gauges and measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, audit, and maintain quality standards and work instructions.
• Evaluate product requirements, drawings, and process documentation.
• Collaborate with PM, engineering, manufacturing, and customers to resolve issues.
• Lead CAPA actions and MRB processes to ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement for internal and supplier performance.

Skills

Quality engineering

Documentation writing (WIs/FAI)

GD&T

Measurement equipment usage

Tools

Inspection gauges

Measuring equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Develop, maintain, and audit quality standards, work instructions, and inspection procedures for machined parts
• Perform technical evaluations of product requirements, specifications, drawings, and process documentation.
• Partner with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Lead failure investigations, material review board (MRB) actions, and corrective preventive action (CAPA) implementation, guaranteeing reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to boost internal and supplier performance and productivity.

Required Experience

• Candidate must have at least 3 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience writing instructions and FAI's.
• Candidate must have at least 3 years of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance experience
• Candidate must have at least 3 years of experience with use of inspection gages and measuring equipment