Quality Control Engineer

Quantum Computing Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Hoboken, NJ, is seeking a Quality Control Engineer to join the Manufacturing division.

The QE will develop and maintain quality control plans, design test plans, define inspection criteria, perform audits, and support cross-functional teams including Optical, Mechanical and Electrical in system assembly and test. You should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 3–5 years in quality or supplier engineering, with experience in photonics or high-precision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality or Supplier Engineering.
• Experience in photonics, optics, laser systems, or high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of the Product Development Lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Knowledge of system requirements, integration, assembly and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Identify process inefficiencies through audits and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma, Lean or Kaizen.
• Ensure ISO9001 and customer requirements compliance; conduct internal audits and manage nonconforming product and corrective actions.
• Ongoing quality monitoring and analysis of performance metrics (PPM, OTD, escapes, COPQ).
• Lead corrective action activities (SCARs, 8D, RCCA) and root cause investigations.
• Support containment and investigations related to optical performance, alignment, and cleanliness; participate in reliability testing and environmental validation.

Skills

Quality engineering

Photonic manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ISO9001 auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD (Solidworks)

PDM

Job description

About UsQuantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Job Title: Quality Control Engineer

Location: Hoboken, NJ

Division: Operations

Department: Manufacturing

About UsQuantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

Position Description

QCi is seeking a quality control engineer to work with its quantum machines manufacturing team. The Quality Engineer (QE) develops and maintains quality control plans to ensure the products meet required internal or external specifications. This includes designing test plans, defining inspection criteria, performing audits and evaluating production quality. Assist, as directed in meeting department goals and objectives as established by Management. This position will be responsible for supporting different teams such as Optical, Mechanical, Electrical in development of system architecture assembly and test plans

Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify process inefficiencies by performing process audits and lead continuous improvement initiatives throughout the company by using Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing or Kaizen practices.
• Ensures the company operations comply with the international standards i.e. ISO9001 industry regulations and customer specific requirements. This includes performing internal audits, participating in certification processes and managing the sites nonconforming product and corrective/preventative actions systems.
• Ongoing Quality Monitoring
• Analyze internal performance metrics (PPM, OTD, escapes, COPQ).
• Lead corrective action activities (SCARs, 8D, RCCA).
• Support containment and root cause investigations related to:
• Optical performance failures (MTF, transmission, surface defects)
• Alignment or tolerance stack-up issues
• Cleanliness / contamination concerns
• Risk & Reliability Management
• Assess process risks related to:
• Precision alignment
• Participate in reliability testing and environmental validation reviews.
• Reviews and approves change management process for product and suppliers
• Implement supplier improvement plans.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and process capability improvement (Cp/Cpk).
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising optical performance or reliability

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Materials, or related discipline).
• 3–5 years of experience in Quality or Supplier Engineering.
• Experience in photonics, optics, laser systems, or high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of the entire Product Development Lifecycle starting from Concept to Launch of Product in the market.
• In depth knowledge of System requirements, system level integration, Assembly and test plans for components as well as system

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated competency with GD&T Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• 7+ years of experience in Quality or Supplier Engineering.
• Ability to gain additional knowledge via professional training in the following areas:
• Auditing skills. (ISO9001, TL9000, AS9100)
• Become lead trainer for internal employees (Lean manufacturing, 6S/ISO auditing skills and military standards for inspection)
• Proficiency with CAD and PDM softwares (Solidworks preferred)

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.