Helion · 14 hours ago
Supplier Development Engineer, Mechanical
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $182K/yr
5+ years expHelion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, focused on building the world's first fusion power plant. The Supplier Development Engineer will work with suppliers to solve technical problems and develop quality systems to support the transition from rapid prototyping to mass manufacturing of fusion generators.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Collaborate with design engineers to gain an in-depth knowledge of part, assembly, and sub-system design intent
Assess suppliers' manufacturing processes and quality systems to source parts, in partnership with procurement team
Support product ramp from new product introduction through to high-volume manufacturing
Define supplier technical and quality specifications based on engineering and program requirements
Implement and monitor the production part approval process (PPAP) with selected suppliers to promote rate production
Ensure suppliers understand requirements for document submissions (e.g., first article inspection reports, quality documentation)
Develop and approve process controls for important characteristics
Recommend technical product improvements to reduce risk and potential defect opportunities
Analyze supplier quality and delivery metrics to identify trends and systemic performance gaps to improve plans
Coordinate between suppliers, engineers, buyers, and production to resolve supplier quality issues
Guide supplier corrective actions associated with escapes or containments identified in production or the supply chain
Improve the supply chain
Help build the supplier quality program and team at Helion
Help develop receiving inspection and quality standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain experience—including school projects, clubs, or internships—in mechanical or electrical systems
Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline, or relevant field
Experience managing external suppliers
Knowledge of supplier quality processes (e.g., production part approval process, advanced product quality planning, first article inspection reports)
Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods (e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma)
Experience with quality systems (ISO 9000 / TS)
Able to travel up to 50% of the time
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Company
Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
Leadership Team
David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
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