Manufacturing Operations Manager

Qrypt's mission is to protect the world's data and restore privacy. Qrypt hardens cybersecurity and future-proofs encryption against quantum attacks by eliminating key transmission. Qrypt's unique technology independently generates symmetric keys at multiple endpoints for critical workflows today. We are a passionate team of engineers, physicists, and cryptographers committed to transforming the way the world safeguards data and communications! 

Qrypt is looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager to own how our quantum hardware gets built, sourced, and shipped. You will manage our contract manufacturers, run production schedules, keep inventory of long-lead components, and coordinate the internal builds that get our Quantum Entropy Appliances into customers' hands. As we scale from hand-assembled units to volume, you will also drive new and revised designs through manufacturing — from first article through ramp. This is the person who makes sure the hardware is there, on time, at the quality we promise. 

What you'll do

• Own the relationship with our contract manufacturers (CMs) and key component suppliers: quoting, POs, pricing, capacity, quality, and performance. 

• Build and manage production schedules across the CMs and our internal build team; track builds to plan and keep leadership informed of status and risk. 

• Own inventory of critical and long-lead components (entropy cards, boards, chassis, and gating parts); forecast demand, set reorder points, and prevent stock-outs from slipping deliveries. 

• Coordinate internal production and final assembly, including packaging, crating, and shipment of finished appliances. 

• Drive new product introduction (NPI): move new and revised hardware designs from engineering through first article, validation builds, and ramp to volume production. 

• Partner with hardware engineering on design-for-manufacturability, engineering change orders, and yield/quality improvements. 

• Establish and maintain the manufacturing processes, documentation, and quality practices needed to scale production repeatably. 

• Identify and remove the biggest risks to delivery dates — component availability, CM capacity, repeatable assembly, and QA. 

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, supply chain, or related technical field, or equivalent work experience. 

• 8+ years in manufacturing operations, manufacturing program/project management, or supply chain, including direct ownership of a contract-manufacturer relationship.