Quantum Hardware Production Manager

Socket.dev; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 151,756 - 198,688; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Home technology stipend

Job summary

IonQ in Bothell, WA seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing floor for complex electromechanical and optics systems. You’ll bridge quantum engineering and scalable operations, managing skilled technicians and implementing scalable production models for growth.

The role partners with Supply Chain and Program Management to optimize workflows, improve training, and ensure on-time deliveries while advancing lean practices and ISO cleanroom standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on leadership in tech hardware manufacturing will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience managing production/manufacturing in high-mix, low-volume environments.
• Proven track record of effective people leadership and talent development.
• Experience managing dynamic build plans with rapid pivoting and schedule reallocation.
• Experience establishing standardized practices to mature operations.
• Strong understanding of electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies and related build complexities.
• Proficiency with ERP tools (NetSuite), Jira, spreadsheets, and data visualization tools (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Lead, grow, and resource a team of technicians; design and maintain advanced training programs to accelerate technical development.
• Coach Production Support Engineers to resolve non-conformances and provide real-time build support during late-stage NPI and production runs.
• Own production execution and deliveries; optimize short- and long-term build plans and reallocate labor as needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain Management to align on lead times and bottlenecks; mitigate delays and shortages.
• Optimize floor layout and inventory strategies to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Develop and maintain training programs to improve quality and align with MFG/QA for improved optical alignment capacity.
• Support NPI programs by allocating resources and planning capacity.
• Collaborate with leadership on resource planning and future staffing needs.
• Improve production processes and implement lean principles; formalize workflows with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering.
• Communicate priorities, progress, risks, and resource needs to senior leadership; drive cross-functional alignment.
• Maintain and evolve shop-floor management systems and digital tracking tools; drive future roadmap.
• Partner with Quality to analyze yield data and implement CAPA actions.
• Champion cleanroom protocols and laser safety for sensitive components.

Skills

People leadership

Production planning

LEAN manufacturing

Data analysis

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

IonQ in Bothell, WA seeks an experienced Production Manager to lead a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing floor for complex electromechanical and optics systems. You’ll bridge quantum engineering and scalable operations, managing skilled technicians and implementing scalable production models for growth.

The role partners with Supply Chain and Program Management to optimize workflows, improve training, and ensure on-time deliveries while advancing lean practices and ISO cleanroom standards.