Mechanical Engineer

QuEra Computing, Inc.•Boston, MA

19d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

QuEra is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with manufacturing expertise to help build next-generation neutral atom quantum computers. The role works collaboratively with engineering and supply chain teams to support smooth new product introductions by ensuring documentation packages are accurate, complete, and ready for transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners. The engineer bridges design engineering and fabrication so technical specifications and production requirements are communicated effectively to vendors. The position involves updating designs and drawings, reviewing designs for manufacturability and assembly, creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, managing product structures and changes in CAD and PLM tools, and coordinating technical documentation releases to external vendors. The engineer will also work with suppliers to troubleshoot production issues, support accurate bills of materials and procurement data, and design modules as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design and creating manufacturing documentation packages in support of outsourced production.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software and experience using PDM software.
Thorough understanding of fabrication, machining, sheet metal, and electromechanical and/or optomechanical assembly techniques.
Proficiency with product lifecycle management and configuration management processes, including ECO/ECR/MCO.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in optical systems and/or electronic systems manufacturing environments.
Experience with prototype fabrication and testing.
Familiarity with digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) environments.
Previous experience working in a startup environment.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Vault.

Responsibilities

Ensure documentation packages are accurate, complete, and ready to transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
Update existing designs and drawings, conduct design for manufacturing and assembly reviews, and maintain documentation for customized products.
Author and maintain assembly and inspection procedures for manufacturing mechanical, electromechanical, and optomechanical modules and subassemblies.
Manage changes and product structures within CAD and product lifecycle management tools.
Maintain QuEra’s technical drawing standards and support the design engineering team in making drawing changes.
Release technical documentation packages to external vendors and coordinate CAD file conversions.
Work with suppliers to troubleshoot production issues and maintain design and manufacturing documentation for improvements.
Ensure bills of materials are properly structured and their data is accurate for procurement; collaborate with sourcing teams to resolve supplier discrepancies.
Design modules as needed.