Contract Tooling Engineer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Key Responsibilities

Commodity Strategy & Global Sourcing

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for MRO, capital equipment (CapEx), precision metal machine tooling, and facilities support services supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to optimize cost, lead time, quality, and total cost of ownership.
• Drive supply base optimization, supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across global manufacturing sites by leading cost reduction initiatives using should-cost analysis, total cost modeling, and value engineering.
• Implement supply chain improvements such as VMI, Kanban, and demand-driven replenishment programs to improve supply continuity and working capital efficiency.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships with global suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, business reviews, audits, and improvement plans to ensure quality, delivery, and capacity alignment with semiconductor manufacturing requirements.

Precision Metal Machine Tooling, MRO, Facilities & Capital Equipment Support

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and facilities teams to identify cost reduction, value engineering, and supplier capability improvements supporting high-mix, low-volume semiconductor equipment manufacturing.
• Manage sourcing for industrial MRO supplies, spare parts, cleanroom consumables, facility maintenance services, and manufacturing equipment.
• Support capital investment initiatives by sourcing manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and facility infrastructure aligned with project schedules and budgets.

Key Metrics

• Cost savings and cost avoidance
• Supplier quality and on-time delivery
• Lead time reduction and supply continuity
• Supply base optimization and risk mitigation
• CapEx project cost and schedule performance
• Inventory and working capital improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 7-10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or capital equipment industries
• Experience sourcing precision machining industrial tooling, MRO supplies, or manufacturing equipment
• Strong background in global supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost analysis
• Experience working with ERP and PLM systems (Oracle and Agile preferred)
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
• Ability to travel between 10-25% 

For candidates based in Minnesota, the pay range for this salaried exempt position is $91,900 - $156,200.

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 also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process. 

 
ITAR ONLY 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.

Ichor Systems Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining's heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.