Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Quandela; Massy; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing & company savings plan

Health coverage

Hybrid work model

Meal vouchers

Transport reimbursement

Childcare assistance

Job summary

Quandela is seeking a hands-on Lean engineer to drive scalable industrial output in Massy. You will adapt Lean to a complex, high-tech environment with long cycles, cleanroom constraints and yield targets.

Responsibilities include mapping value streams, reducing lead time, deploying pull/WIP, and leading structured problem solving (PDCA, DMAIC, 5 Why). Fluent French and professional English required; hybrid work with onsite Massy and occasional remote days.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or Master in Industrial, Manufacturing or Operations Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Engineering or Continuous Improvement.
• Proven track record of improving manufacturing performance.
• Hands-on expertise in VSM, Standardized Work, 5S, OEE, and cycle-time and WIP reduction.
• Strong data-driven, analytical mindset.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change.
• Fluent French and professional English.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy Lean principles across semiconductor, photonic and system manufacturing, adapting them to a complex, low-volume/high-mix environment.
• Map end-to-end flows with Value Stream Mapping, define current and future states, and build improvement roadmaps based on real constraints.
• Analyze cycle time at product, workshop and process-step level, separating processing, queue, waiting, transport and test times, and lead actions to reduce lead time and WIP.
• Introduce pull-flow or controlled-WIP principles where relevant and improve flow between workshops and production stages.
• Identify bottlenecks, analyze equipment loading and capacity losses, and optimize sequencing around constrained equipment.
• Implement and improve OEE monitoring on critical equipment, analyze availability, performance and quality losses, and support preventive maintenance and TPM initiatives.
• Develop standardized work with Methods and Production to reduce variability between operators and runs.
• Build shop-floor and visual management systems (safety, quality, delivery, cost, WIP) with daily routines and escalation mechanisms.
• Lead structured problem solving (PDCA, DMAIC, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, Kaizen) and build these capabilities within production teams.
• Deploy and sustain 5S, including in cleanroom environments, while respecting contamination-control and safety requirements.
• Work with Process Engineering and Quality to reduce scrap, rework and yield losses without compromising process robustness.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities, build business cases for Lean projects and track actual savings.
• Embed Lean into new production lines, layouts and equipment investments, so scale-up doesn't replicate today's inefficiencies at a larger scale.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Manufacturing Engineering

Data-driven mindset

Cross-functional leadership

Fluent French

Professional English

Education

Engineering degree or Master in Industrial/Manufacturing/Operations

Job description

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry. Its offerings include the most energy-efficient quantum computers for data centers, full-stack quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Following a pragmatic, step-by-step roadmap, Quandela has been deploying industrial-grade systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling through the integration of thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

As our manufacturing moves from R&D and low-volume production toward structured, scalable industrial output, we're looking for a hands-on Lean engineer who combines strong analytical skills with a pragmatic shop-floor mindset. You'll adapt Lean intelligently to a complex high-tech environment (long cycle times, expensive equipment, cleanroom and yield constraints) and help us manufacture faster, more reliably and at greater scale, without compromising quality or innovation.

Your Key Resonsabilities

• Define and deploy Lean principles across our semiconductor, photonic and system manufacturing, adapting them intelligently to a complex, low-volume/high-mix environment
• Map end-to-end flows with Value Stream Mapping, define current and future states, and build improvement roadmaps based on real constraints
• Analyze cycle time at product, workshop and process-step level, separating processing, queue, waiting, transport and test times, and lead actions to reduce lead time and WIP
• Introduce pull-flow or controlled-WIP principles where relevant and improve flow between workshops and production stages
• Identify bottlenecks, analyze equipment loading and capacity losses, and optimize sequencing around constrained equipment
• Implement and improve OEE monitoring on critical equipment, analyze availability, performance and quality losses, and support preventive maintenance and TPM initiatives
• Develop standardized work with Methods and Production to reduce variability between operators and runs
• Build shop-floor and visual management systems (safety, quality, delivery, cost, WIP) with daily routines and escalation mechanisms
• Lead structured problem solving (PDCA, DMAIC, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, Kaizen) and build these capabilities within production teams
• Deploy and sustain 5S, including in cleanroom environments, while respecting contamination-control and safety requirements
• Work with Process Engineering and Quality to reduce scrap, rework and yield losses without compromising process robustness
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities, build business cases for Lean projects and track actual savings
• Embed Lean into new production lines, layouts and equipment investments, so scale-up doesn't replicate today's inefficiencies at a larger scale

• Engineering degree or Master's in Industrial, Manufacturing or Operations Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Engineering or Continuous Improvement
• Proven track record of improving manufacturing performance
• Hands-on expertise in VSM, Standardized Work, 5S, OEE, and cycle-time and WIP reduction
• Strong data-driven, analytical mindset
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change
• Fluent French and professional English

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductors, photonics, cleanroom or wafer fab, industrial scale-up, SPC, or ERP/MES environments; Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

• Competitive salary, flexible based on your experience
• Profit-sharing & company savings plan
• 100% health coverage (Alan)
• 50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus
• Meal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support
• Childcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000–€2,000)

What we offer:

• A meaningful role with real ownership, from day one
• A team eager to collaborate and grow with you
• A hybrid work model (3 days/week onsite in Massy, 1 day in Paris, 1 to 2 days remotely)
• Daily exposure to the entire quantum stack — from high-level APIs to low-level firmware, and everything in between.
  

Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview (45')
• Hiring Manager Interview (45')
• Use Case (a live use case or one to be prepared at home and presented afterward)
• Meeting with the teams
• 2 reference check
• Offer

(This process is provided for guidance only and may evolve depending on the roles)

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.