Development Lab and Production Senior Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Development Lab and Production Senior Manager to lead the operations of our development labs and production space in our Broomfield, CO location. This role is critical to ensuring our builds, hardware testing, and production runs are executed efficiently and aligned with business priorities. You’ll work at the intersection of cutting‑edge research and scalable manufacturing, helping shape the future of our technology.

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

• Oversee daily operations of multiple development labs and production spaces, including scheduling and workflow optimization.
• Manage planning, resourcing, manufacturing workflows for execution of system builds, hardware tests, and production runs.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and program management to align labs and shop capabilities with business goals.
• Partner and communicate with integrated supply chain teams on procurement, installation, and maintenance of lab and shop equipment.
• Collaborate with facilities to define technical space requirements and ensure alignment to operational needs.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures in coordination with facilities team.
• Coordinate with material management to support timely and accurate materials transfers to and from shops, including kitting, shipping, receiving, and staging.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor lab staff to maintain technical competence and support career development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration through clear goal setting and leadership.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing new technologies and process enhancements.
• Ensure proper calibration, documentation, and usage of all critical tools and equipment.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing labs, production shops, or manufacturing operations.
• Due to contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. Defined as U.S. citizen, permanent resident, green card holder, or worker 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.

• Master's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience in aerospace, quantum technology, or other high‑tech hardware development industries.
• Strong background in safety compliance, quality management, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Hands‑on approach to problem solving and operational challenges.
• Familiarity with prototype build processes, test operations, and transitioning products to production.
• Experience working with products at various stages of the product lifecycle.
• Knowledge of optical systems and/or cryogenic systems.
• Certifications in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with others.
• Excellent organization, communication, and documentation skills.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• The pay range for this role is $224,000–$280,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
• Incentive eligible – range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable.

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next‑generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, more than 420 of whom are scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.

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