Director of Supply Chain
About The Position
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. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant. This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait. You will lead the strategy, operations, quality, and personnel development of Helion’s Supply Chain organization. In close partnership with company leadership, you will define and execute scalable processes that align with business goals, support long-term planning for generator components, and prepare for facility expansion. You will report to the VP of Manufacturing & Supply Chain, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in progressively senior roles within operations, production, or purchasing functions
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in a high-growth environment
- Proven success in standing up production lines, programs, or assembly operations under tight timelines
- Experience working in a technology or research-driven startup
- Direct experience owning and solving complex organizational or logistical challenges
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Define and implement strategic goals to streamline and scale supply chain operations
- Establish business plans and lead purchasing and supply chain teams to achieve operational objectives
- Collaborate with leaders across Helion to align supply chain planning with timelines for generator components and new facility logistics
- Develop systems and processes for evaluating and building a network of suppliers based on capability and capacity
- Act as the operational lead for selecting and implementing supply chain software, tools, and procedures
- Drive strategic planning and execution of special projects across the organization
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
