NPI Engineer

Quantum Machines is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth. QM has pioneered a new paradigm in hardware and software solutions with instruction-based quantum control. We are assembling a world-class team of professionals to revolutionize the construction and control of quantum computers, accelerating their arrival.

We are looking for NPI Engineer who will join the operation team and help us scale onwards! The NPI product leader will be responsible for transitioning new products from early stage development to production level till field deployment processes. Work with cross functional teams ranging from HW designers, systems engineers, marketing and operations teams and participate in the complete product life cycle from development through build prototype until handing off the product to sustaining engineers.

The NPI product leader will manage all engineering related activities of QM’s new products. The NPI PL will have a full responsibility on the overall operational activities to ensure qualified manufacturing readiness of new products.

Responsibilities:

Lead cross functional teams to execute the NPI process within the operations group.
Set an overall Operational NPI plan, Set Ops KPI’s, Track and follow project progress, manage risk and report accordingly.
Define the NPI methodologies, interfaces, and process within the operation matrix to ensure smooth product introduction
Providing engineering leadership for the definition and scoping of NPI projects for all aspects of manufacturing and transitioning of projects to Manufacturing for project implementation and subsequent operation.
Ensure Design for Manufacturing guidelines are well implemented in the product design and validate implementation impact on product quality
Overall accountability of production data integrity including: BOM, production documentation, jigs and tools, product regulation.
Establishing and documenting process specifications that ensure manufacturing operations will meet product capability and quality expectations.
Analyze and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement through engineering change requests
Prepare plans for all NPI projects and coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure a good quality product – represent the operations in the product life cycles gates
Serve as a technical mentor to contract manufacturing during NPI process

Requirements:

BSc degree in Mechanical/Electronics/ Industrial/Material engineering - Mandatory.
Project management capabilities, proven direct and matrix managerial skills - Mandatory
At least 5 years in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering; including NPI experience
Proven experience in leading NPI activities and product transfer to production in multidisciplinary companies
Proven track record of successfully leading, developing, and mentoring highly educated, skilled engineers in a global environment
Proven experience and knowledge in the field of manufacturing technologies (SMT, Assemblies, etc) – Must!
Proven leadership skills with strong written and verbal communication skills to work internally and externally at all levels of an organization
Experience with contract manufacturing working relations
Familiar with computing industry or other multidisciplinary systems – an advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills, high motivation, ability to work under pressure
Proficiency in English, speaking and writing