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).
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