Manufacturing Supervisor - 1092

Quantinuum • Broomfield, CO

14d • $74,000 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Quantinuum is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for its Broomfield, Colorado location. The role is responsible for the daily management, safety, organization, and operational effectiveness of laboratory spaces, rapid prototyping, the machine shop, and inspection. The Supervisor drives 5S and visual management standards, leads Gemba-based continuous improvement, and ensures laboratory and prototype capabilities support efficient product development, process maturation, and manufacturing readiness.

This hands-on leadership role coordinates technicians, machinists, inspectors, and laboratory support personnel while maintaining a safe, organized, high-performing workplace. The Supervisor partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, HSE, and Production teams to support research, development, prototype builds, and manufacturing scale-up.

Applicants for this safety-sensitive position must complete a pre-employment drug test. Due to contractual requirements, candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined in the posting: a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or a person granted asylum or refugee status. Due to U.S. Government national security requirements, candidates must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, laboratory operations, prototyping, machine shop, or technical operations environments.
• At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting engineering development, prototype builds, or manufacturing operations.
• Must meet the posting's U.S. Person requirement: U.S. citizen, permanent resident or green card holder, or granted asylum or refugee status.
• Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless also a U.S. citizen, due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Operations, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, photonics, quantum technology, or highly regulated industries.
• Experience with CNC machining, fabrication, additive manufacturing, or rapid prototyping technologies.
• Knowledge of metrology, calibration systems, and inspection methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, visual management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing technical equipment, facilities, or laboratory operations.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience implementing Gemba management systems and daily management practices.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate workload across machine shop, prototype fabrication, inspection, and laboratory support functions.
• Oversee laboratory operations, equipment utilization, safety compliance, housekeeping, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure laboratories are organized, controlled, and maintained to support development and production activities.
• Establish standards for equipment calibration, maintenance, asset control, and user training.
• Support laboratory expansion, relocation, and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Improve machining efficiency, throughput, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Partner with engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and prototyping effectiveness.
• Oversee receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities supporting engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure inspection resources, tooling, measurement systems, and methods meet organizational requirements.
• Standardize inspection practices and documentation.
• Support calibration management and metrology best practices.
• Own facility-wide 5S implementation and sustainment initiatives.
• Conduct routine audits and establish accountability for workplace organization standards.
• Develop visual management systems supporting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement projects resulting from audit findings.
• Lead regular Gemba walks across laboratories, machine shops, prototype areas, and support functions.
• Facilitate identification and resolution of safety, quality, flow, and productivity issues.
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership, training, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, laboratory protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, coach, and develop technicians, machinists, inspectors, and support staff.
• Establish performance expectations and provide regular feedback and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED