Manager, Electrical Production

D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) , D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub‑second response times and can be deployed on‑premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime.

More than 100 organizations trust D‑Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum‑driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow:  .

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At D‑Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum‑driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow.

D‑Wave is seeking an experienced Manager, Electrical Production to join our Hardware Engineering and Production Team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and scaling the Electrical Production team, aligning people, processes, and systems to short and long‑term business objectives, while ensuring strong execution and continuous improvement. You will own end‑to‑end electrical production execution including team leadership, scheduling, resource optimization, quality and continuous improvement.

This role works closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Lab Operations in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment focused on strong operational execution.

• Develop and maintain
  
  Productionstandard operating procedures to improve efficiency,quality and compliance
• Lead, mentor and support
  
  Production staff, delivery training and provide guidance tomaintainexceptional work standards
• Coordinate with planners to make sure production schedule meetsdelivery commitments and capacity plans
• Proficient in working with electronic and electrical components while understanding their parameters
• Improve production process by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, equipment layoutand continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage production budgets, cost analysis, track KPIs, and prepare performance reports for reviews
• Support ECO implementation, annual physical inventorycountand discrepancy investigation
• Partner cross‑functionally on production strategy, capacity planning, inventory optimization, and large‑scale operational initiatives
• Support ERP/MRP ongoing improvement and implementation of new features and processes
• Follow all safety protocols to ensure a safeand compliant working environment; regularly inspect equipment to ensure they are in good working conditions

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related field or the equivalent experience
• 8+ years of electrical production experience, including 4+ years in a people leadership role
• Strong understanding of MRP, ERP, and Multi‑Level Bill of Materials (BOM) production planning
• Experience managing and developing production teams with accountability for performance outcomes
• Working knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement practices
• Good understanding of schematics and Solid Works drawings
• Strong understanding of soldering equipment,skillsand processes
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build effective relationships with internal customers
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, with a proven ability to make informed decisions with limited data and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams

• Experience…