IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a hands-on Quality Engineer (QE). As a QE, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
In this role, you will partner with teams from manufacturing, supply chain, and design engineering to create and maintain the quality systems and processes that support the development and manufacture of our Quantum Computing products. Quality is the responsibility of everyone at IonQ and this QE role will help ensure a systematic approach to implementation, execution, and maintenance of a robust Quality Management System (QMS).
Responsibilities:
- Manage the company's nonconformance processes. Work cross-functionally to make disposition decisions, identify appropriate containment and corrective actions, and drive issues to resolution and closure.
- Manage the company’s Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) process. Track quality-related action items with vendors and suppliers, verifying completion and driving issues to closure.
- Develop and implement incoming material inspection processes to improve inventory management and early-defect detection.
- Represent Quality in Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC) gate reviews and approvals.
- Lead the Qualification Review Board (QRB), and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to manage changes and qualifications for materials, parts, and processes.
- Represent Quality on the company process Change Control Board (CCB), lead process changes and continual improvement initiatives.
- Develop specific Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to measure performance and determine how these efforts drive overall quality improvement, leading to better customer satisfaction and lower costs (total cost of ownership).
You’d be a good fit with:
- Minimum of 6+ years related Quality, manufacturing, and/or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
- Bachelors degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- Previous experience in failure analysis, root cause analysis, corrective actions, implementing robust process controls, and leading process improvement.
- Experience and knowledge of quality management systems, such as ISO 9001, and achieving business certifications.
- Experience with quality methods and tools such as Six Sigma or Eight Disciplines
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
You’d be a great fit with:
- General knowledge of industry technical standards (such as ANSI, CMMI, ASTM, etc.)
- General knowledge of complex optical, electrical, or mechanical products and systems and experience in high-technology manufacturing environments
- General knowledge of ESD, calibration, and preventive maintenance processes
- General knowledge and experience with Reliability Engineering, translating customer availability to system/component quality and reliability.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional teams in systematic improvement activities.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work well with customers, suppliers, and in a team environment.
- Experience and knowledge of environmental, health & safety management systems, such as ISO 14001, and achieving business certifications.
Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: Less than 15%
Job ID: 1013
The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,119 - $167,740.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
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