Quality Control Engineer – Photonics & Precision Optics

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

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