Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Maybell Quantum; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

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Job summary

Maybell Quantum is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to accelerate production of dilution refrigerators and lead engineering teams in hands-on assembly and equipment fabrication. The role drives process improvements, quality systems, and production documentation while coordinating schedules and collaborating with design engineers.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in manufacturing, 3+ years leading lines and management experience, strong CAD skills, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field.
• 8+ years of work experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 3+ years of work experience leading a manufacturing line.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Self-starter who can thrive in ambiguity with ability to drive results independently and through team members.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Exceptional hands-on assembly and fabrication skills.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong CAD & mechanical design skills.
• Team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong safety-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize production lines for manufacturing of Maybell’s dilution refrigerators.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in performing hands on assembly and fabrication of complex equipment.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Implement manufacturing quality and organizational systems.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop work instructions and production documentation.
• Design manufacturing jigs and equipment to improve production quality and throughput.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve system design and DFM.
• Build and manage aggressive production schedules.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project management

Hands-on assembly

CAD

Communication

Safety mindset

Production optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Maybell Quantum is growing quickly and expanding our production group! If being part of an outstanding team at one of the most exciting companies in quantum computing sounds interesting, then Maybell may be the place for you.

Maybell Quantum Industries, Inc. is a venture-backed quantum computing startup focused on designing and building the hardware for quantum systems. Quantum computers are going to be as important to the next 30 years as the internet was to the last 30; our team is building the hardware to make them work. In addition to competitive salary and benefits, the position includes stock options in one of the most promising startups in the country.

We are looking for engineers who want to see their ideas and innovations become the products that define the next generation of computing. Successful candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment and be able to get hands on, building and testing physical hardware (we’ll help you come up to speed on the quantum side of things).

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize production lines for manufacturing of Maybell’s dilution refrigerators


• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in performing hands on assembly and fabrication of complex equipment


• Develop and improve manufacturing processes


• Implement manufacturing quality and organizational systems


• Lead continuous improvement efforts


• Develop work instructions and production documentation


• Design manufacturing jigs and equipment to improve production quality and throughput


• Collaborate with engineering to improve system design and DFM


• Build and manage aggressive production schedules

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in mechanical engineering or equivalent field


• 8+ years of work experience in a manufacturing or production environment


• 3+ years of work experience leading a manufacturing line


• 3+ years of management experience


• Self-starter who can thrive in ambiguity with ability to drive results independently and through team members


• Exceptional organizational and project management skills


• Exceptional hands-on assembly and fabrication skills


• Exceptional leadership and communication skills


• Strong CAD & mechanical design skills


• Team player with strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong safety-oriented mindset

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in any of the following areas: vacuum systems, leak checking, thermal systems, brazing, welding, valves, pumps, pneumatics


• Experience in managing quality systems


• Machine shop and fabrication skills

Base salary: $115,000/yr - $145,000/yr