Principal Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Broomfield, CO. This role is responsible for developing transition plans for complex systems from design to full-scale production, ensuring manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability throughout the product lifecycle. You will work cross-functionally to develop and validate manufacturing processes, drive strategic make/buy decisions, and solve challenging technical problems with creativity and rigor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop systems and process to transition a product from R&D design phase to production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define critical requirements for production readiness
• Lead pilot builds and process validations to ensure manufacturing processes meet performance, quality, and reliability standards.
• Establish and drive DFX principles (e.g., design for manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability principles)
• Lead producibility trades and make/buy decisions to optimize cost, quality, and delivery
• Provide innovative solutions to complex and unstructured manufacturing challenges
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues through structured root cause analysis and corrective action planning.

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or design engineering, including leading transitions of complex systems into production.
• Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
• Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

WE VALUE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering 
• Demonstrated experience across full product lifecycle.
• Proven success implementing DFX strategies to reduce cost and improve manufacturability.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and willingness to engage directly with R&D and production teams
• Experience working in development lab environment
• Expertise in product development and process engineering
• Familiarity with optical systems and/or cryogenic systems
• Proficiency in GD&T
• Experience applying Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing principles
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others 
• Excellent organization, communication, and documentation skills 
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision 

$173,000 - $217,000 a year Compensation & Benefits:  Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable  The pay range for this role is $173,000 – $217,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. 

Quantinuum is the world's largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution. 

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. 

As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. 

What is in it for you?

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.  Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal 

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