Quality Planning Engineer

Plansee•Franklin, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Plansee USA LLC is hiring a Quality Planning Engineer at its Franklin, USA site, which transforms semi-finished molybdenum and tungsten products into complex components. The role develops and maintains risk-based inspection plans and controls for incoming, in-process, final, and special inspections, translating engineering and customer requirements into measurable inspection criteria. It supports measurement-method selection, gage and metrology coordination, supplier and incoming inspection, AS9102 First Article Inspection planning, and revision-controlled quality documentation. The engineer works cross-functionally with inspection, quality, manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, and program teams, using SAP and digital inspection-planning tools to manage inspection data, notifications, and routings. The position is exempt and bonus eligible, with a base compensation range of $75,000–$95,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing or quality environments within cross-functional teams.
Strong GD&T interpretation skills and the ability to translate requirements into clear inspection criteria.
Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools and 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 and containment processes.
Exceptional organizational and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Familiarity with ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fast-paced or multi-shift operations and NPI launches.
APQP exposure, including Control Plans, PFMEA, and PPAP.
Experience with SPC or capability-analysis tools such as Minitab or Excel.
Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain risk-based Inspection Plans and Inspection Control Plans covering incoming, in-process, final, and special inspections.
Define inspection points, sampling plans, inspection frequency, and acceptance criteria aligned with customer, drawing, and AS9100 requirements.
Configure and 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, Safety Characteristics, and critical items; coordinate with Engineering to resolve ambiguities or conflicts.
Select suitable measurement methods for feature types and tolerances, including precision hand tools, CMM, or optical inspection.
Define verification steps, fixtures, and test sequences in alignment with industry and customer standards.
Identify required gages and fixtures for inspection plans and coordinate their availability, capability, and calibration with Metrology/Calibration.
Advise inspectors on proper tool selection, use, and care.
Define incoming inspection requirements and special verifications, aligning supplier expectations with internal requirements.
Prepare and support AS9102 FAI packages, ensuring drawing characteristics are accounted for and sequenced for verification.
Ensure changes trigger partial or full FAI re-accomplishment as required.
Support AS9102 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.
Collaborate 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; use SPC and analysis tools when applicable.