Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - 1067

We are seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, location.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently, and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely up to 2 days per week, with approvals.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will provide technical leadership and hands-on supplier quality execution for assigned advanced quantum hardware programs within agreed priorities and delegated authority, operating effectively in an environment with limited precedent, incomplete data, and evolving organizational structures.
• Serve as a technical lead for supplier quality risk assessment and mitigation, nonconformance and deviation review, corrective action verification and closure, and supplier qualification or disqualification recommendations based on quality performance. Make decisions within delegated authority and obtain required quality, engineering, and business approvals. Escalate unresolved risks or decisions beyond delegated authority to senior leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations and business impact assessments.
• Lead the development, implementation, and improvement of Supplier Quality Engineering processes across assigned production and R&D programs, establishing procedures, tools, and metrics aligned with the broader quality strategy from early R&D through production and sustainment. Lead end-to-end supplier qualification, audit, and performance management activities for advanced high-reliability hardware, including critical audits, investigations, corrective actions, and KPI reporting. Drive continuous improvement in supplier capability, process maturity, and consistent performance.
• Operate independently to resolve complex supplier quality issues, assess impacts to product integrity, delivery, and cost, and escalate significant risks and trade-offs. Serve as the day-to-day technical lead for supplier quality activities, coordinating priorities and mentoring colleagues.
• Partner cross-functionally to embed supplier quality early in product and supplier lifecycle decisions, balancing quality, delivery, cost, and technical risk.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%

YOU MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree Minimum
• 8+ years of relevant experience in supplier quality, quality engineering, or manufacturing, preferably in a technological environment
• 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 Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related field
• High bias for action with creative problem-solving skills
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, engaging and rewarding environment
• Ability to work within an environment of change and uncertainty
• Ability to work to understand the requirements of diverse team members
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders and suppliers
• Project management experience
• Experience working in global or cross-cultural teams
• Experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic global environment
• Proven experience with R&D, technical manufacturing/business environment
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen
• Strong supplier-facing experience and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience leading cross-functional supplier quality improvement efforts
• Experience with supplier corrective action management
• Ability to interpret technical documents, contracts, and regulatory documents
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios, communicate recommendations clearly, manage stakeholders, collaborate cross-functionally, and effectively present to senior leadership
• Strong technical experience in at least one of the following categories: optics and optical components; mechanical components and assemblies; electrical/electronic components and systems; and/or laser sources and laser systems. Experience across multiple categories is preferred.