Quality Supervisor

Ichor Systems is seeking a Quality Supervisor for its Sauk Rapids, MN location. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role is responsible for overseeing inspection and testing activities to ensure manufacturing quality and efficiency. The supervisor will lead internal audits, support engineering changes, monitor quality KPIs, and collaborate with manufacturing and R&D teams to improve processes and product quality. This position also includes supervisory duties such as hiring, training, and evaluating staff, while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and driving continuous improvement across operations.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the organization’s goal of improving manufacturing quality and efficiency by conducting or assigning inspections, assessing the results and the manufacturing process, and proposing improvements based on the findings.

• Monitor and publish quality KPIs as needed.

• Partner with manufacturing and R&D to develop and maintain systems to test and inspect new products or processes, report test results and findings to superiors and stakeholders.

• Review and approval of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

• Perform internal audits and address non-conformities from previous audits.

• Follow up on and close preventative maintenance. 

• Provide technical assistance to suppliers as needed.

• Estimate personnel needs and assign work 

• Monitors production costs; continually seeks areas and processes that can be streamlined to produce cost savings.

• Identifies and recommends new manufacturing equipment or techniques that could improve efficiency and quality.

• Coordinates with Quality Engineers and Planners to ensure manufacturing issues are addressed and resolved in a timely manner.

• Performs other related duties as required. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supports with the hiring and training of quality inspectors and technicians.

• Organizes and oversees the schedules and work of departmental staff.

• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. 

• Manage training and performance to develop and improve staff.

• Handles disciplinary topics as needed in partnership with manager and human resources and in accordance with company policy. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of ISO standards and conformance.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills with the ability to evaluate, coach and motivate employees.

• Ability to occasionally travel to other IPM MN locations as needed.

• Extensive knowledge of inspection and testing principles and techniques.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite or related software. 

• Experience with PC-DMIS and QC CALC Programming / Troubleshooting

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.

• Previous experience as a quality inspection supervisor required.

• Completion of relevant management training or seminars preferred.

• ASQ Certification Preferred (CQE, CQA, CQM).

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 25 lbs.

For candidates based in Minnesota:   The pay range for this salaried, exempt position is $77,800 - 132,300 annually.

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 also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. For more details on Ichor’s culture and benefits plan, please refer to Ichor Insights posted on Ichor Insights 2025:

 https://www.ichorsystems.com/media/wysiwyg/talon_ultimo/careers/Ichor-Insights-2025.pdf