Director of Supply Chain

About 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. 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 and 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). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.

More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing:

• The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the strategy, operations, quality, and personnel development of the Supply Chain organization. In collaboration with the upper management team, this person will develop and implement the strategic goals and processes to streamline operations.
• Establish strategic business plans and drive purchasing and supply chain teams to achieve objectives.
• Collaborate with leaders at all levels in the development and execution of short and long-term operational plans especially planning for generator components on various timelines and the logistical planning for new facilities.
• Build and implement methods and systems that allow for the development of a strategic network of suppliers, including their capabilities and capacity.
• Act as the operational lead for developing and implementing the necessary software, processes, and procedures.
• Work on the execution and strategic planning of special projects
  
  

About You:

• Enthusiastic problem-solver with a passion for Helion’s mission
• Demonstrated experience in progressively more responsible roles in operations, production, or purchasing departments
• Experience with managing a cross-functional team
• Experience in standing up assembly lines, operational programs, or general production on tight timelines, from scratch
• Experience working for a high-growth technology or research startup
• Direct experience in owning and solving difficult organizational or logistical challenges
• Highly organized individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of success in growing operations teams
• Quick learner with experience on both the technical and operational sides of a company
  
  

Total Compensation And Benefits

Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$200,000 - $240,000 USD

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• 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
  
  

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.