Quality Control Engineer

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

Responsibilities

• 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 (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
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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
• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQA) preferred
• Experience with Agile systems preferred

Skills & Attributes

• 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

Pay

For candidates based in Minnesota: The pay range for this position is $86,300 – $110,000 per year. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is based on work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations
• Paid time-off program and paid holidays

About Us

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. 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 1,500+ employees are strategically located to provide customers with the highest level of service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Ichor Precision Machining (IPM) specializes in precision machining, delivering complex, extreme-tolerance components with superior surface finishes at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees who drive continuous improvement and ensure superior results for customers. IPM is an ITAR-compliant operation, and due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons (lawful permanent residents or protected individuals such as citizens, nationals, refugees, or those granted asylum).