This role is responsible for supplier quality performance, part qualification, and issue resolution across the supply chain. The SQE ensures suppliers consistently meet requirements through effective qualifications, performance management, and corrective action execution a production environment.
Responsibilities
- Own supplier quality performance (DPPM, NCRs, SCARs)
- Drive investigation, containment, root cause, and corrective actions for supplier nonconformances
- Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and prevent recurrence
- Monitor and communicate supplier performance metrics internally
- Support and participate in supplier audits
- Coordinate with SCM, Engineering, and Operations to ensure alignment during NPI and production
- Maintain qualification trackers and supplier quality documentation
- Support implementation of quality systems, process controls, and CAPA processes
- Collaborate with suppliers on process improvements and quality control enhancements.
- Provide technical guidance and training to suppliers on quality requirements.
- Escalate supplier risks and issues appropriately
Requirements
- BS in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 5–8+ years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality
- Experience in QMS audit assessments or qualified lead auditor certification
- Experience with:
- Quality management systems such as ISO9001 or equivalent
- PPAP / FAI
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Supplier audits and performance management
- Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience in machining, fabrication, or electro-mechanical manufacturing preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% as required
Skills Required
- BS in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 5-8+ years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Quality
- Experience in QMS audit assessments or qualified lead auditor certification
- Experience with Quality management systems such as ISO9001 or equivalent
- Experience with PPAP / FAI
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Supplier audits and performance management experience
- Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience in machining, fabrication, or electro-mechanical manufacturing
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%
Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.
Ichor Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.
