QA Engineer
Ichor Systems Inc.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 dri…