Senior Quality Planning Engineer – Inspection & Metrology

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

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.