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Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - 605 at Quantinuum - QATestingJobs.com
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Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - 605
Quantinuum • Broomfield, Colorado, United States
onsitefull-time
Salary: $128,000 - $167,000 / year
Posted Jan 26, 2026
Role & seniority: Lead Supplier Quality Engineer, senior authority role with enterprise accountability for supplier quality risk.
Stack/tools: supplier quality management; supplier qualification and audits; CAPA and deviation/disposition processes; KPI reporting and metrics; risk assessment; cross-functional collaboration (R&D, production, procurement); project management; travel up to 50%.
Top 3 responsibilities
Final decision authority for supplier quality risk acceptance/mitigation, nonconformance, corrective actions, and supplier qualification or disqualification; escalate risks with data-driven rationale.
Establish and scale a comprehensive Supplier Quality Engineering function across production and R&D, including audits, investigations, CAPA, KPIs, and governance.
Drive end-to-end supplier qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement; embed SQ considerations early in product/supplier lifecycle decisions; collaborate cross-functionally.
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s degree; 10+ years in a relevant tech environment.
US person per contract requirements; eligibility constraints per national security rules.
Strong supplier-facing experience, problem-solving, CAPA management, and ability to interpret technical/contract/regulatory documents.
Proven analytical skills, risk assessment, stakeholder management, and ability to present to senior leadership.
Ability to work in high-ambiguity environments and manage multi
Full Description
We are seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer in our Broomfield, CO, Location.
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Key Responsibilities
This role will operate with enterprise-level authority and direct accountability for supplier quality risk across advanced quantum hardware programs, operating effectively in an environment with limited precedent, incomplete data, and evolving organizational structures.
Serve as the final decision authority for supplier quality risk acceptance and mitigation, nonconformance and deviation disposition, corrective action approval and closure, and supplier qualification or disqualification based on quality performance. Escalate unresolved risks to senior leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations and business impact assessments.
Establish, govern through ownership, and lead the development of a Supplier Quality Engineering function across Quantinuum’s production and R&D programs, architecting and scaling the foundational systems, governance, processes, metrics, and maturity roadmap that will serve as the long-term institutional model from early R&D through production and sustainment. Lead end-to-end supplier qualification, audit, and performance management strategies for advanced high-reliability hardware, including critical audits, investigations, corrective actions, and KPIs and reporting. Drive continuous improvement in supplier capability, process maturity, and consistent performance.
Operate independently in high-ambiguity environments, making decisions with material impact to product integrity, delivery, cost, and enterprise risk. Serve as a recognized internal authority and advisor on supplier quality risk.
Partner cross-functionally to embed supplier quality early in product and supplier lifecycle decisions, balancing quality, delivery, cost, and technical risk.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s Degree minimum
10+ years relevant experience, preferably in a technological environment
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or green card holder, or workers 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 a Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
Strong supplier-facing experience and problem-solving skills
Experience with supplier corrective action management
Ability to interpret technical documents, contracts, and regulatory documents
Proven analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risk scenarios, communicate recommendations clearly, manage stakeholders, collaborate cross-functionally, and effectively present to senior leadership
Strong experience working in a technical field, or with highly technical components
High bias for action with creative problem-solving skills
Desire to work in a fast-paced, engaging, and rewarding environment
Ability to work within an environment of change and uncertainty
Ability to work to understand the requirements of diverse team members
Proactive engagement with stakeholders and suppliers
Project management experience
Experience working in global or cross-cultural teams
Experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic global environment
Proven experience with R&D, technical manufacturing/business environment
Demonstrated business and financial acumen
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$128,000 - $167,000 a year
Compensation & Benefits
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
The pay range for this role is $128,000 – $167,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
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Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
