The Planner is the technical individual responsible for converting customer, specification, and quality requirements into clear, accurate, and compliant work instructions for hardness and conductivity testing operations. The Planner serves as the link between engineering/customer requirements and the personnel performing the tests. A Hardness & Conductivity Testing Planner is a qualified technical specialist who interprets customer and industry requirements and translates them into compliant testing instructions, processes, controls, and documentation to ensure accurate, repeatable, and auditable heat-treat verification activities.