Quality Control Engineer

Job Description

This position partners cross‑functionally with internal engineering, manufacturing teams, and external customers to drive quality from concept through production. The NPI Quality Engineer focuses on risk identification and mitigation, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure product performance, reliability, and compliance with customer and industry standards.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation tools including PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, and Inspection Plans.
• Support qualification activities such as PPAP, FAI, and FAIR (AS9102).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts using 8D, 5 Whys, CAPA.
• Analyze returned products and generate detailed failure analysis reports.
• Apply statistical process control methods to monitor and improve processes.
• Collaborate with customer Quality and NPI Engineering teams.
• Participate in development and implementation of quality assurance standards.
• Prepare and present reports summarizing quality performance and activities.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of quality engineering or related experience.
• Experience with test strategy development, planning, and execution.
• Knowledge of ISO and AS9100 standards.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, CAPA, 5 Whys).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Understanding of statistical process control techniques.
• Experience with Agile systems preferred.
• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA) preferred.

• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve complex issues creatively.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

For candidates based in Minnesota:
The pay range for this position is $86,300 – $130,000 per year. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job‑related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs.

Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans that allow team members to select coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. We also offer a paid time‑off program, paid holidays, and support for a healthy work‑life balance.

The business site where this position is located is an ITAR‑compliant operation. Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident, a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum. Non‑citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

Ichor is an experienced leader in critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world‑class process engineering, value‑added manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located across the U.S. and internationally.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, public assistance status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities.