Senior Quality Engineer, Photonics & Quantum Manufacturing

Quantum Computing Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality plans for photonics manufacturing, from concept through NPI to production, ensuring tight tolerances and robust processes.

You will lead ISO 9001 compliance, audits, CAPA, and process improvements across optical, mechanical, and electrical teams, partnering with suppliers to sustain high quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• 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 Product Development Lifecycle from Concept to Launch of Product in the market.
• Proficiency in quality management systems, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, FMEA, PPAP, AS9102 First Articles and process improvement methodologies
• In depth knowledge of System requirements, system level integration, Assembly and test plans for components as well as system

Responsibilities

• Drive QMS development of quality ISO SOPs from incoming to order fulfillment.
• Champion quality implementation in support of NPI development
• Identify process inefficiencies by performing process audits and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure 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
• Risk & Reliability Management
• Analyze internal performance metrics (PPM, OTD, escapes, COPQ).
• Support containment and root cause investigations related to: Alignment or tolerance stack-up issues, Cleanliness / contamination concerns
• Assess process risks related to: Precision alignment
• Participate in reliability testing and environmental validation reviews.
• Reviews and approvals change management process for product and suppliers
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and process capability improvement (Cp/Cpk).
• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising optical performance or reliability

Skills

Quality management systems

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

FMEA

PPAP

AS9102 First Articles

Process improvement methodologies

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality plans for photonics manufacturing, from concept through NPI to production, ensuring tight tolerances and robust processes.

You will lead ISO 9001 compliance, audits, CAPA, and process improvements across optical, mechanical, and electrical teams, partnering with suppliers to sustain high quality and reliability.