Head of Production (Quantum Processors)

Entangled Future; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers in Espoo, Finland seeks a Head of Production (Quantum Processors) to lead the ramp- and scale-up of its QPU production site, turning fabrication and packaging into a repeatable process with measurable yield and on-time delivery.

You will drive throughput, process maturity, and safety in a cleanroom, collaborating closely with fabrication and quantum engineering experts to build the manufacturing backbone behind IQM’s quantum computers.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of production and production ramp up, ideally in a deep tech environment.
• Solid understanding of microfabrication and packaging processes.
• Proven track record of leading a production ramp up with measurable impact.
• Ability to set up practical metrics for production output, quality, and cost and to follow through with execution with data.

Responsibilities

• Build the production ramp up plan, staffing needs, and operating cadence.
• Lead the QPU Production organization, including chip fabrication, micro packaging, and materials supply.
• Ensure high quality QPUs are available for deliveries with clear production planning and execution against demand.
• Lead a team of professionals and scale the team to match business need, focusing on well-being and development.

Skills

Production ramp-up leadership

Microfabrication knowledge

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

People leadership

Education

Engineering degree (e.g., Electrical/Physics/Materials)

Job description

Head of Production (Quantum Processors) at IQM Quantum Computers, Espoo, FI. A director-level full time position in the Product team, listed under hardware engineering.

You lead the ramp- and scale-up of IQM's quantum processor unit (QPU) production site by turning quantum processor fabrication and packaging into a repeatable, measurable production capability. You take the line from where it stands today to multiplied volumes with predictable yield and on-time delivery, driving throughput and process maturity while protecting safety and well-being in a cleanroom environment. You get to do this in close collaboration with IQM's fabrication and quantum engineering experts, building the manufacturing backbone behind every quantum computer we deliver.

What you’ll actually do

• Build the production ramp up plan, staffing needs, and operating cadence.
• Lead the QPU Production organization, including chip fabrication, micro packaging, and materials supply.
• Ensure high quality QPUs are available for quantum computer deliveries, with clear production planning and execution against demand.
• Lead a team of professionals (currently 15 micro- and nanofabrication, micro packaging & material supply experts), resourcing with the right talent to increase the team size to match the business need and are responsible for team well-being and development.
• Set up the production control points across the line and drive alignment on pass fail criteria with process engineering leads.
• Establish yield tracking and loss breakdown across wafer and chip flow.
• Put the right production metrics in place and use them to drive daily decisions, prioritization, and continuous improvement.
• Develop systematically the process to reduce variation.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to enable controlled implementation of new processes and products.
• Partner closely with process engineering on troubleshooting and production quality, so decisions can move into the line with the right guardrails.
• Work with project managers, procurement, and delivery teams to keep schedules realistic, visible, and on track.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of production and production ramp up, ideally in a deep tech environment
• Solid understanding of microfabrication and packaging processes.
• Proven track record of leading a production ramp up, with clear examples and measurable impact
• Ability to set up practical metrics for production output, quality, and cost and to follow through with execution with data.
• Excellent leadership and performance management skills, including clear expectations and fair, direct feedback.
• Strong coaching skills and a motivation to help others grow, especially team leads.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to drive consensus and clarity across stakeholders.
• Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and confidence working with cross functional teams.
• Experience working closely with R&D teams to industrialize new processes.