Mechanical Engineer

QuEra Computing•Boston, MA

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About The Position

QuEra is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with manufacturing expertise to help build next-generation neutral atom quantum computers. The role collaborates with engineering and supply chain teams to support smooth new product introductions by ensuring documentation packages are accurate, complete, and ready for suppliers and contract manufacturing partners. The engineer bridges design engineering and fabrication, communicating technical specifications and production requirements to vendors. The position involves maintaining and updating designs, drawings, assembly and inspection procedures, technical drawing standards, product structures, and manufacturing documentation. It also supports supplier coordination, production troubleshooting, BOM accuracy, and module design 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 with 3D CAD software; Autodesk Inventor is preferred.
Experience using product data management (PDM) software; Autodesk Vault is preferred.
Thorough understanding of fabrication, machining, sheet metal, and electromechanical and/or optomechanical assembly techniques.
Proficiency with PLM and configuration management processes, including ECO/ECR/MCO.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and 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.

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 (DFM/DFA) reviews, and maintain documentation for customized products.
Author and maintain assembly and inspection procedures for manufacturing mechanical, electromechanical, and optomechanical modules and subassemblies.
Manage change management and product structures within CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
Maintain QuEra’s technical drawing standards and support the design engineering team with 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 (BOMs) are properly structured and data is accurate for procurement, collaborating with sourcing teams to resolve supplier discrepancies.
Design modules as needed.