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Salary

US$139,000 – US$174,000 pa

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Full-time
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Lead
Posted
26 Jan 2026 (3 months ago)
We are seeking aLead Supplier Quality Engineer in ourBroomfield, CO,Location. We are seeking aLead Supplier Quality Engineer in ourBroomfield, CO,Location.

Key Responsibilities:

  • This role will operate with enterprise-level authority and direct accountability for supplier quality risk across advanced quantum hardware programs, operating effectively in an environment with limited precedent, incomplete data, and evolving organizational structures.
  • Serve as the final decision authority for supplier quality risk acceptance and mitigation, nonconformance and deviation disposition, corrective action approval and closure, and supplier qualification or disqualification based on quality performance. Escalate unresolved risks to senior leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations and business impact assessments.
  • Establish, govern through ownership, and lead the development of a Supplier Quality Engineering function across Quantinuum’s production and R&D programs, architecting and scaling the foundational systems, governance, processes, metrics, and maturity roadmap that will serve as the long-term institutional model from early R&D through production and sustainment. Lead end-to-end supplier qualification, audit, and performance management strategies for advanced high-reliability hardware, including critical audits, investigations, corrective actions, and KPIs and reporting. Drive continuous improvement in supplier capability, process maturity, and consistent performance.
  • Operate independently in high-ambiguity environments, making decisions with material impact to product integrity, delivery, cost, and enterprise risk. Serve as a recognized internal authority and advisor on supplier quality risk.
  • 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 50%
  • YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s Degree minimum
  • 10+ years relevant experience, preferably in a technological environment
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder, or 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 a Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
  • WE VALUE:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • Strong supplier-facing experience and problem-solving skills
  • 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 experience working in a technical field, or with highly technical components
  • 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
  • We are seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, Location. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the 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. 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’s in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee 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 Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the 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. 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’s 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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