Quality Planning Engineer

USA.Plansee USA LLC; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Plansee USA LLC in Franklin, USA, is seeking an experienced quality professional to lead inspection planning and control activities. You will translate drawings into measurable inspection requirements, define sampling and acceptance criteria, and coordinate with Engineering and Metrology to ensure compliant, auditable records.

Responsibilities include AS9102 FAI preparation, gage coordination, and supplier inspection support, with a base compensation of $75k–$95k and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing/quality environments within cross-functional teams.
• Strong GD&T interpretation with 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 MS Office and ballooning/inspection planning software.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards; familiarity with NCR/containment processes.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills; able to work with all levels.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident; familiarity with ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain risk-based Inspection Plans / Inspection Control Plans (ICPs).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Define incoming inspection requirements and special verifications; align supplier expectations with internal requirements.
• 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.
• 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.
• Partner with QC Inspectors, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Program Management to align requirements and schedules.
• Use SAP and digital inspection planning tools to manage inspection data, notifications, and routings; leverage SPC/analysis tools when applicable.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Measurement tools

Inspection planning

Communication skills

ITAR familiarity

Education

Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or related

Tools

SAP

Ballooning software

Minitab

Excel

Job description

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

Compensation

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.

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.