Director – Hardware Producibility and Manufacturing COE

Summary

Join Quantinuum, the world’s largest integrated quantum company, as a Director – Hardware Producibility in Broomfield, CO. This leadership role focuses on scaling up the producibility and economy of highly complex quantum computer technology. You will establish strategies for scaling critical technologies, transition prototype hardware into production, and manage a manufacturing workforce. The ideal candidate possesses extensive manufacturing expertise across various technologies and experience integrating complex systems. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedule, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, minimum
• Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing experience in high-technology environment
• Minimum 2+ years of management experience with direct-reporting technical personnel
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. person (defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status)
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

• Establish the vision and strategies for scaling up the producibility of critical technologies needed for next-generation quantum computers: laser systems, optics and photonics; cryogenics; ultra-high vacuum; high-performance electronics, etc
• Partner with science and engineering teams to transition early prototype hardware builds into reliable, low-rate production; develop and train the necessary manufacturing workforce
• Drive decisions regarding which technologies should be manufactured in-house, as core competencies, and which should be outsourced
• With Strategic Sourcing and Engineering, identify strategic collaborators and suppliers to execute our production vision
• Evaluate and mature the manufacturing readiness level of key subsystem technologies and quantum computer assembly overall. Build the manufacturing roadmap and knowledge base
• Leverage contract manufacturing effectively to reduce costs and inventory, build production resilience, and expand capacity
• Build and execute plans to achieve YoY improvements in cost reduction and production cycle time
• Own and manage execution of the above plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
• Supervise the manufacturing workforce: hiring, mentorship and coaching, training, and performance management

Preferred Qualifications

• A broad network of contacts in the deep-tech manufacturing space
• Advanced degree in a scientific or hardware engineering field
• Work experience with hardware in a deep-tech field such as quantum computing, quantum sensing, atomic physics, or quantum networking is a plus
• Experience managing managers
• Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc.)
• Strong organizational & leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A cool, even-keeled temperament to keep conversations productive even in times of pressure and change
• Cross-functional mentality: commitment to empowering and enabling all organizations within the business
• Strategic thinking: aptitude for aligning tactical activities with strategic business objectives
• Programmatic acumen: experience creating, driving, and tracking complex project plans

Benefits

• $224,000 - $280,000 a year
• A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts