UHV Systems Manufacturing Lead for Quantum Hardware

Quantinuum; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Manufacturing Manager for the Hardware Manufacturing team. You will own the industrialization and manufacturing of ultra-high vacuum subsystems for quantum computing platforms, leading engineering, physics, and manufacturing toward safe, scalable production.

You will drive process definition, readiness, capacity planning, and facility design while partnering with upstream design to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective hardware at scale.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience transitioning prototype hardware into production-ready systems.
• Leading cross-functional engineering teams on complex hardware.
• Experience with UHV or XHV systems and precision assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of DFM/DFA, validation, configuration management and change control.
• Experience defining manufacturing strategy and facility layouts.
• Proven track record establishing scalable production systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, physicists and technicians with clear accountability.
• Own the industrialization and manufacturing strategy for UHV subsystems through ramp.
• Set manufacturing vision, roadmap, capacity planning and process definition.
• Define facility requirements and help establish new manufacturing facilities.
• Partner early with upstream design teams to drive manufacturability and cost targets.
• Establish readiness criteria, validation strategies, and lifecycle ownership.
• Ensure robust production systems with documented processes, travelers, and inspections.
• Collaborate with quality, supply chain, and operations to meet productivity goals.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership on the production floor.
• Build partnerships to manage dependencies and meet commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

DFM/DFA

Process validation

Engineering change control

Facility layouts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Quantinuum in Broomfield, CO seeks a Manufacturing Manager for the Hardware Manufacturing team. You will own the industrialization and manufacturing of ultra-high vacuum subsystems for quantum computing platforms, leading engineering, physics, and manufacturing toward safe, scalable production.

You will drive process definition, readiness, capacity planning, and facility design while partnering with upstream design to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective hardware at scale.