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Manufacturing Supervisor - 1092

Quantinuum · Broomfield, CO

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$74k–$99k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
12 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor manufacturing role at Quantinuum (industrial) in Broomfield, CO. Supervise, coach, and develop technicians, machinists, inspectors, and support staff.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, ISO 9001, AS9100, CNC
Base pay
$74k–$99k

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Colorado: typical posted base $78k–$114k. This one lists $74k–$99k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 20 production supervisor openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 11 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.

Base pay
About 16% above similar roles

Typical $60k–$90k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 67%
  • ✓ Machining 58%
  • ✓ Tooling 58%
  • ✓ CNC 50%
  • ✓ Lean 25%
  • ✓ 5S 25%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, ISO 9001, Capacity planning, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Quantinuum

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from QuantinuumAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key 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.
  • ◆Drive improvements in 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.
  • ◆Drive standardization of 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.

You must have

  • ✓Minimum High School Diploma/GED required
  • ✓Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, laboratory operations, prototyping, machine shop, or technical operations environments.
  • ✓Minimum 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
  • ✓Minimum 5+ years’ experience supporting engineering development, prototype builds, or manufacturing operations.
  • ✓Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, 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 Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

qualifications

for the role.

\n Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.

Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possibl

Show full description ↓

We are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in our Broomfield, CO location, responsible for the daily management, safety, organization, and operational effectiveness of lab spaces, rapid prototyping, machine shop, and inspection. This role drives execution of 5S and visual management standards, leads Gemba-based continuous improvement activities, and ensures laboratory and prototype capabilities enable efficient product development, process maturation, and manufacturing readiness.

The Supervisor serves as a hands-on leader who coordinates technicians, machinists, inspectors, and lab support personnel while maintaining a safe, organized, and high-performing work environment. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Facilities, HSE, and Production teams to support research, development, prototype builds, and manufacturing scale-up activities.

All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

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We value

  • •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Operations, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  • •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

\n $74,000 - $99,000 a year

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