QA Engineer

IMG Companies, an Ichor Systems company, has an immediate opening for a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, to support precision manufacturing operations serving the aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries.

The QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet AS9100, customer, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Inspection, and customers to resolve quality issues, manage corrective actions, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

This role is at the Livermore, CA manufacturing facility.

Quality Engineering & Compliance

• Maintain and improve quality processes and documentation in accordance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Review customer drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and GD&T requirements to establish inspection criteria and quality plans.
• Develop inspection plans for new product introduction (NPI) and prepare/review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with SAE AS9102.
• Coordinate customer source inspections, internal and external audits, and customer quality assessments.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection documentation.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Lead investigations of internal, supplier, and customer nonconformances, including ICARs, SCARs, and NCRs.
• Coordinate material review, disposition, and customer approvals for discrepant material.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), including containment and verification of effectiveness.
• Analyze quality trends to identify recurring issues and prevent defects.

Customer & Supplier Quality

• Serve as a quality engineering contact for customers, addressing quality concerns, corrective actions, and product acceptance requirements.
• Work with suppliers to investigate quality issues, review corrective actions, and improve supplier performance.
• Prepare and respond to customer NCRs, Supplier Requests for Deviation (SRDs), and other quality documentation.
• Ensure customer and supplier requirements are understood and implemented throughout the manufacturing process.

Process Improvement & Training

• Partner with Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and process controls.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive improvements to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Apply quality tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone analysis, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Provide technical guidance and training to inspectors and manufacturing personnel on inspection methods and customer-specific requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 4+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100 quality management systems and SAE AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
• Experience with CAPA, root cause analysis, and nonconformance management.
• Manufacturing experience in at least one of the following: CNC machining, welding, or outside processing (OSP).
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, dimensional inspection, and customer specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP or manufacturing management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, and/or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier quality and customer corrective action processes.
• Familiarity with CMM programming and dimensional inspection equipment.
• Experience with Global Shop ERP or similar manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of SPC, process capability, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience using customer and supplier quality portals.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and drive effective solutions.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer and supplier interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and continuous improvement.

ITAR

The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with "green card" permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

For candidates based in California: The pay range for this position is $81,600 to 138,700 biweekly, exempt .

Our 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget.

Our benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off- Enjoy 3 weeks of PTO annually, with accrual starting on day one.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage- United Healthcare medical plans available for both individuals and families, starting on the first day of hire in addition to Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) - Purchase company stock at a 15% discount through convenient payroll deductions.

• 401(k) with Company Match- Receive a 50% match on contributions up to 8%, with immediate vesting so you fully own every dollar right away.

• Paid Holidays- 9 company holidays, plus a floating holiday.

• Tuition Reimbursement- Invest in your future with up to $7,500 per year for approved professional development.

A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.