Product Engineering Management (Mfg) 3 at Ichor

Key Responsibilities

• Vericut Implementation & Optimization
  • Lead Phase I cost savings initiatives in Vericut simulation and optimization.
  • Phase II: Develop and institutionalize best practices for Livermore operations.
  • Phase III: Drive enterprise-wide training and rollouts across Ichor/IMG sites.
• CNC Programming & Process Development
  • Improve toolpaths, machining strategies, and setup reduction to reduce cycle times and increase throughput.
  • Partner with operators and machinists to translate engineering into scalable, efficient shop-floor execution.
  • Program critical components in Mastercam for complex machining requirements on Space/Aero/Defense programs.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction
  • Identify, lead, and execute process improvement initiatives across machining operations.
  • Deliver measurable savings via cycle time reductions, tool life management, and improve equipment utilization and labor efficiency.
  • Support CAPEX planning to scale operations effectively.
• Project Management & Customer Interface
  • Manage engineering deliverables for prototype and production ramp-up projects.
  • Serve as technical liaison for DFM discussions, project status updates, and issue resolution.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (production, quality, supply chain, sales) to meet customer commitments.
• Team Development & Mentorship
  • Coach and mentor engineers/programmers in Mastercam, Vericut, and process best practices.
  • Build a high-performance culture within a lean, fast-paced engineering organization.
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Lead engineering activities for prototypes, validation, and transition to production.
  • Collaborate with business development to win new market share in high-growth sectors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CNC programming (Mastercam required; Vericut experience strongly preferred).
• Proven leadership in process development, continuous improvement, and/or CNC programming management.
• Strong project management and customer-facing experience.
• Hands-on experience with 5-axis, mill-turn, and advanced machining processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $128,400- $218,300. Our salary 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 salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.