Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Company Brief

Planys is a deep-tech company developing mission-critical robotic and digital systems for defence and strategic infrastructure. The company designs and builds unmanned systems and advanced sensing solutions across underwater, maritime, and land domains, with a strong focus on naval, coast guard, and army applications. Planys is actively engaged in the development of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) ranging from small to extra-large platforms, along with ruggedised electronic and digital systems for armoured vehicles.

Leveraging its strong foundation in marine robotics, underwater inspection, and non-destructive

evaluation (NDT), Planys integrates defence-grade electronics, sensing, and data analytics to deliver high-reliability systems suitable for harsh operational environments. The company

combines platform engineering, payload integration, and AI-enabled digital analytics to support situational awareness, asset integrity assessment, and data-driven decision-making for defence

forces and strategic asset operators.

Planys, globally recognised for strategic infrastructure solutions, is now focused on creating a

strong and enduring presence in the defence sector, delivering indigenous unmanned and digital

systems for the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard.

(Website: www.planystech.com)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve QA procedures aligned with JSS 55555, MIL-Q, MIL-STD, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methods, and ensure effective CAPA implementation.
• Perform detailed PCB schematic, layout, stack-up, grounding, shielding, and BOM reviews with focus on EMI/EMC robustness, reliability, and derating.
• Conduct component derating and reliability analysis for mission-critical systems.
• Qualify and audit suppliers (EMS, PCB, cable harness, machining vendors) as per defence QA requirements.
• Define and implement Incoming Quality Control (IQC) plans including sampling, traceability, and compliance verification.
• Manage NCRs, SCARs, and ensure closure with proper root cause ownership.
• Implement FAI and PPAP-like processes for low-volume, high-reliability manufacturing.
• Support system architecture reviews ensuring compliance with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-1275/704, IEC standards, and JSS 55555.
• Evaluate component selection, obsolescence risks, alternate sourcing, and workmanship quality.
• Conduct internal and external audits as per IPC-A-610 Class 3, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001, and AS9100 standards.
• Benchmark electronic assembly processes including soldering quality, conformal coating, and cable harnessing.
• Oversee functional, burn-in, and reliability testing with defined acceptance criteria.
• Lead subsea and environmental qualification testing aligned with MIL-STD-810, DNV, IEC 60068, ASTM standards.
• Define test acceptance criteria for pressure, vibration, shock, corrosion, and thermal conditions.
• Establish and maintain traceability systems, control plans, inspection records, and configuration baselines.
• Monitor and report quality KPIs such as FPY, rework, scrap, NCR trends, and supplier performance.
• Drive process validation, HALT/HASS, EMI pre-compliance testing, and failure analysis.
• Implement FRACAS and reliability growth programs across product lifecycle.
• Review mechanical designs focusing on pressure housings, sealing, materials, and GD&T compliance (ASME Y14.5, ISO 2768).
• Perform root cause analysis for mechanical failures such as leakage, corrosion, and fatigue.
• Lead cross-functional quality reviews and mentor junior QA engineers.
• Act as key interface during customer audits, inspections, FAT/SAT, and acceptance trials.
• Participate in ECR/ECO reviews, ensuring configuration control and traceability.
• Lead EMI/EMC compliance activities including testing, issue diagnosis, and corrective design actions.
• Maintain defence compliance documentation including QAPs, inspection plans, test procedures, and compliance matrices.
• Ensure long-term traceability (10–20 years) of materials, components, and test records.
• Perform FMEA/FMECA for system-level risk assessment and mitigation.
• Act as primary QA interface for defence customers, certification bodies, and inspection agencies.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Defence Standards (JSS, MIL-STD, DNV, IEC, ASTM)
• Expertise in EMI/EMC, PCB Design Review, and Electronics Reliability
• Hands-on experience with Quality Tools (8D, FRACAS, DRBFM, FMEA)
• Proficiency in IPC Standards, Audits, and Supplier Quality Management
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, GD&T, and inspection tools
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills