Jobs in Snohomish County, WA

About the role

As the Manager of Supplier Development Engineering, you will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Helion’s supplier readiness, supplier quality, and supplier technical capability as we scale from prototype builds to high-volume manufacturing for fusion generator production. You will manage a team of Supplier Development Engineers and partner closely with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to ensure suppliers can meet Helion’s technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. You will drive supplier performance, develop long-term manufacturing capability, and build a resilient, high-quality supply chain that accelerates Helion's mission of delivering clean fusion electricity. This role is onsite at our headquarters in Everett, WA. As the Manager of Supplier Development Engineering, you will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Helion’s supplier readiness, supplier quality, and supplier technical capability as we scale from prototype builds to high-volume manufacturing for fusion generator production. You will manage a team of Supplier Development Engineers and partner closely with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to ensure suppliers can meet Helion’s technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. You will drive supplier performance, develop long-term manufacturing capability, and build a resilient, high-quality supply chain that accelerates Helion's mission of delivering clean fusion electricity. This role is onsite at our headquarters in Everett, WA.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in supplier development, supplier quality, or manufacturing engineering, including direct experience working with and developing suppliers
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams or technical programs
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes (such as machining, electromechanical assembly, PCBA fabrication, Silicon device manufacturing, and high-precision component manufacturing)
• Deep knowledge of supplier quality methodologies (PPAP, APQP, FAI, control plans, SPC, DOE, Six Sigma)
• Experience working within quality systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or IATF 16949
• Assess ability to assess supplier capability, identify manufacturing risks, and lead effective corrective action
• Ability to travel up to 25% to support supplier audits, development, and ongoing supplier performance

Benefits