Continuous Improvement and Controls Engineering Lead

Overview

Job Title:

Continuous Improvement and Controls Engineering Lead

Location:

Tempe, AZ

Division:
Operations | Department:
Manufacturing

About Us:

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost.

This position is responsible for overseeing the continuous improvement programs of a 150 mm wafer line based on QCi’s thin film lithium niobate (TELN) technology. The Continuous Improvement team will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. The role involves identifying areas for improvement, implementing process enhancements, and utilizing methodologies such as “Zero Unplanned Maintenance”, “Statistical Factory Controls”, “Lean and Six Sigma”, “5S”, “Best Practice Sharing Programs”, and “Cost Improvement Initiatives”.

• Oversee continuous improvement programs for the 150 mm wafer line based on TELN technology.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
• Identify areas for improvement, implement process enhancements, and apply CI methodologies as listed above.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement and factory control management.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies;
  Green Belt certification.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders.
• Experience capturing, documenting, and reporting on lessons learned and quality risk mitigations.
• Direct experience with cleanroom documentation protocols and technical writing.
• Effective communicator and leader with experience working on high-stakes, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong technical writing and documentation review skills, and best practice sharing techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, maintaining standards, and driving a culture balancing innovation and standardization.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access a plus) and project QA/QC tracking tools.
• Experience with 5S, 6 Sigma, SPC programs, and GR&R studies (gauge reliability and repeatability).
• Experience with semiconductor metrology and failure analysis equipment.
• Basic understanding of the photonics integrated circuits field and their measurement techniques.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.