Ionq Berwyn Heights , MD 20740
Posted 2 weeks ago
The salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289.
We are looking for a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead initial production of our cryogenic subsystems. As a Staff Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, execution, and on-time delivery of cryogenic components in a low-rate production workcell. Partnering with Operations, the Staff Manufacturing Engineer will work to stand up critical assembly processes along with business processes, tools and systems in support of manufacturing our products. This critical team member will work to establish, characterize and improve our current and future processes through a disciplined engineering approach as we progress on our mission to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.
Responsibilities:
Lead daily production execution and provide direction to build technicians to ensure on-time delivery of cryogenic subsystems
Partner with Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Engineering to plan material availability, eliminate supplier escapes, support vendor qualifications and MRB processes.
Work with Engineering to develop and implement long-term plan to improve mechanical and optical assembly process in support of cryogenic and vacuum components
Create work instructions, process SOPs, EH&S guidelines and maintenance SOPs for area of responsibility
Initiate / support / implement continuous process improvement, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), RCCA, statistical process controls and key measurables
Partner with Facilities and Lab management on specification, implementation and bring-up of production infrastructure
Initiate and implement LEAN manufacturing and Cost Reduction activities
Establish processes and procedures in compliance with our QMS, consistent with in industry standards (eg ISO9000)
Drive end to end yield improvements and cycle time reduction
Drive root cause analysis and corrective action on production failures
Troubleshoot and correct equipment failures
Training and certifications of manufacturing technicians
Meet business objectives and key results
You'd be a good fit with:
5+ years of hands-on experience in high-tech, engineering driven, manufacturing environment of complex electro-optical systems, subsystems and components
Experience transforming R&D prototypes into highly reliable products
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, analytic, detail-oriented, possesses quantitative analysis skills, self-motivated, a great team member, able to proactively communicate with employees at all levels and delivering excellence in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Mechanical, electrical, and optical equipment troubleshooting experience
Experience in implementation, use or configuration of PLM systems
Experience in implementation, use or configuration of ERP/MRP/MES systems
Collaboration with cross-functional development teams including production, engineering, research and development
Strong hands-on attitude and ability to spend significant time "on the floor" with the team, being involved at the detail level
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or Science
You'd be a great fit with:
Experience with electro-optical packaging including solder bonding, epoxy dispensing and electrical feedthroughs
General knowledge of complex optical, electrical or mechanical products and systems
Additional experience desired with semiconductor, optics, and photonics components, opto-electronic modules, vacuum assemblies, and cryogenic systems
Experience/success in interacting with suppliers directly. Collaboration with supply chain sourcing, fostering partnerships for critical development and risk reduction
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers and interdisciplinary team
Ability to act independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs and factories and/or supplier health development
Best-in-class cross-functional communication, collaboration & presentation skills
Ability to work on-site every day
Location:
This position is located at our bright, airy headquarter office in College Park, MD.
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