Quantum Manufacturing Lead

Clutch Canada; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. is seeking an agile, operationally excellent Production Manager to lead our high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing floor. In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting‑edge quantum engineering and scalable operations.

You will manage a highly skilled team of technicians assembling complex, scientific‑grade electromechanical, optomechanical, and ultra‑high vacuum (UHV) systems. Our ideal candidate is an operational expert who thrives in dynamic, scaling environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing production/manufacturing operations in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Management, or related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated track record of effective people leadership, with talent development and performance management.
• Proven ability to manage dynamic build plans with rapid pivoting.
• Strong experience driving operational maturity by establishing standardized practices.
• High-level understanding of complex electromechanical and optomechanical assemblies.
• Strong proficiency using ERP tools like NetSuite, Jira, and data visualization tools like Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of manufacturing technicians; develop training programs to accelerate technical growth and optical alignment capacity.
• Collaborate with Production Support Engineers to resolve non-conformances and provide real-time build support during NPI and production runs.
• Own production execution and customer deliveries; continuously optimize short- and long-term build plans and reallocate labor as needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain to align lead times, bottlenecks, and material readiness to mitigate delays.
• Optimize floor layout and inventory strategies to maximize throughput and minimize waste.
• Develop and maintain training programs with Manufacturing and Test Engineering to improve quality.
• Participate in NPI programs as a Production representative and allocate resources accordingly.
• Forecast staffing needs and manage resource planning with leadership.
• Advance production processes; formalize workflows with Lean and 5S practices.
• Communicate priorities and risks to senior leadership and align cross-functionally.
• Maintain and improve shop-floor management systems and future digital tools roadmap.
• Analyze yield data, identify throughput trends, root-cause failures, and drive CAPA.
• Champion cleanroom protocols and laser safety for sensitive components.

Skills

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production planning

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

Jira

Power BI

MES

Job description

IonQ, Inc. is seeking an agile, operationally excellent Production Manager to lead our high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing floor. In this role, you will bridge the gap between cutting‑edge quantum engineering and scalable operations.

You will manage a highly skilled team of technicians assembling complex, scientific‑grade electromechanical, optomechanical, and ultra‑high vacuum (UHV) systems. Our ideal candidate is an operational expert who thrives in dynamic, scaling environments.