Quality Control Engineer I: Precision Optics

QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a Quality Control Engineer I to join the Quality division on the manufacturing floor.

You will develop inspection criteria, test plans, and SOPs, while driving continuous improvement across Bedford and Wilmington facilities to ensure ISO 9001 conformity and on-time delivery. The role requires hands-on QC on the floor, collaboration with manufacturing teams, and strong documentation skills to support audits, CAPA activities, and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.
• 3-5 years in quality or supplier quality in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience developing quality plans, test plans, SOPs, or documentation.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and ISO-regulated systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings; GD&T exposure valued.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing teams on the floor to observe processes and identify gaps.
• Design and maintain quality control plans, test plans, inspection methods, and acceptance criteria.
• Create and simplify SOPs and work instructions.
• Support internal and supplier audits, ISO 9001 compliance.
• Monitor quality metrics such as PPM, OTD, escapes, COPQ.
• Lead or support CAPA, SCARs, RCCA, containment, and root-cause investigations.
• Assist investigations into optical performance issues and cleanroom manufacturing.
• Participate in reliability testing and change management reviews.

Skills

Quality control

ISO 9001

GD&T

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Visio

MS Office

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a Quality Control Engineer I to join the Quality division on the manufacturing floor.

You will develop inspection criteria, test plans, and SOPs, while driving continuous improvement across Bedford and Wilmington facilities to ensure ISO 9001 conformity and on-time delivery. The role requires hands-on QC on the floor, collaboration with manufacturing teams, and strong documentation skills to support audits, CAPA activities, and process