Sourcing Lead, Machine Shop

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.

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Sourcing Lead to join our growing team. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, primarily our mechanical engineering and machining teams to source and procure custom mechanical parts and raw materials. This position offers the opportunity to lead key initiatives that strengthen our supply chain and vendor partnerships. This is an onsite role that reports directly to the Manager of Sourcing and Procurement at our Everett, WA office.

You Will

• Source raw material (aluminum, stainless steel, copper, G10, HDPE, etc) in various form factors (bar, plate, sheet, tubing, etc), CNC cutting tools (mills, drills, reamers, inserts, etc), and workholding (vises, chucks, fixtures, clamps, etc) as needed to support operations.
• Support in-source/out-source decision making to procure custom mechanical parts in collaboration with engineering and machining teams. Drive BOM cost reductions and secure production capacity to meet production and prototype NPI schedule requirements.
• Identify new vendors and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to develop a diverse and robust supply chain.
• Lead bidding efforts. Negotiate contract terms and manage existing contracts with vendors including manufacturing service agreements, stocking programs, non-disclosure agreements, etc.
• Lead initiatives and projects cross-functionally.
• Create purchase orders, resolve invoice and receiving snags, and receive/ship orders in ERP/MES.

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree or 6+ years of experience in supply chain function
• 3+ years of experience working in procurement, operations, or buying function supporting manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to source complex mechanical components and manage multi-tier supply chains
• Understanding of engineered part drawings and methods of manufacturing, especially subtractive machining (milling, turning, sheet metal cutting/forming)
• Experience in prototype development, new product introduction buying, and high-volume manufacturing

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

$80,000 - $124,373 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

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.