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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

What you'll need

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

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

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Hands-on experience manufacturing electronics / hardware products (PCBAs, boards, or electromechanical systems) — not general/non-technical manufacturing.

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Proven track record managing production schedules, inventory, and supplier performance for a physical product.

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Experience taking a hardware product through NPI and into volume production (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent).

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Strong command of purchasing, forecasting, and inventory/BOM management.

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Excellent written and verbal communication; able to keep engineering, suppliers, and leadership aligned.

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Willingness to travel to CM and supplier sites as needed.

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Fluency with AI and agent-assisted workflows. Working with AI tools is core to how we operate at Qrypt, and it is expected of everyone here.

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Must be authorized to work in the United States. Qrypt does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Nice to have

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Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and manufacturing quality practices.

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Experience with FIPS 140-3 validated hardware, or building products subject to security/compliance certification.

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Experience scaling a product from low-volume/hand-assembled builds to volume manufacturing.

Benefits & Perks

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• Competitive Pay & Equity participation
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• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
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• 401(k) match
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• In-office lunch and snacks
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• The opportunity to be part of a company solving one of the most critical technology challenges of our time!