Reliability engineer Offres d'emploi - Surrey, BC

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a highly experienced Senior Production Engineer with a strong technical background in cryogenic engineering, manufacturing process development, and production operations. You will work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Service, Lab Operations, and external manufacturing partners. The successful candidate will independently own and drive manufacturing engineering activities associated with production, testing, scaling, and continuous improvement of advanced cryogenic products and systems, with impact across multiple teams and functions.

What you'll do

Production Engineering

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for cryogenic products and subassemblies
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, assembly procedures, and process specifications
• Support production scaling initiatives while maintaining product quality, reliability, and safety
• Contribute to capacity planning, workflow optimization, and manufacturing efficiency improvements
• Evaluate and implement production tooling, fixtures, and specialized assembly equipment

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new cryogenic products
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering to ensure Design for Manufacturability
• (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Support prototype, pilot, and first production builds
• Develop qualification and acceptance test procedures

Continuous Improvement & Quality

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities
• Support ECO implementation and configuration management processes
• Develop process controls and quality metrics to improve yield and throughput
• Analyze production KPIs, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions where required

Leadership

• Mentor Production Technicians, Production Engineers, and Assembly Personnel
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing improvement projects, coordinating dependencies and driving work through to completion
• Support supplier evaluations and manufacturing outsourcing activities as required
• Communicate technical recommendations and trade-offs effectively across technical and non-technical teams

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years of relevant in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or operations engineering, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting production scale-up of complex electromechanical products
• Strong understanding of vacuum systems, thermal management, and precision mechanical assemblies
• Experience leading root cause analysis and production troubleshooting activities
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities, make sound decisions, and navigate competing requirements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operations is strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience is considered a strong asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level.

Inclusion:

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print:

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

The base pay range for this role is:

133,000 - 183,000 CAD per year (Burnaby)

Compensation details: 133000-183000 Yearly Salary

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