Production Supervisor

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 $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group 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 are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.

What You Will Be Doing

Helion Energy, a pioneering fusion energy technology company, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to manage our production team. The Production Supervisor will ensure the efficient and safe operation of our fusion energy production facility while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will report directly to our Production Manager at our Everett, WA location.

• Manage the daily activities of the production team, including scheduling, workload distribution, and performance monitoring
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols, including radiation protection and environmental guidelines
• Maintain quality control procedures to exceed industry standards
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technicians to increase production processes and improve overall efficiency
• Empower technicians to accomplish their full potential through open discussions about their professional delivery of important feedback
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production activities, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Identify and address production bottlenecks, equipment issues, and other challenges to ensure efficient production
• Help develop and implement production budgets and forecasts

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 5+ Years of experience as a Production Supervisor in a rate-based, high-volume manufacturing environment
• Develop, implement, and enforce processes to assemble, test, and troubleshoot electromechanical components
• Experience designing efficient work centers
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as production management systems and computer-aided design (CAD) software

The pay range for this position is $39-$52/hour. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Benefits and Compensation

Our total compensation package includes generous equity and 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)
• 13 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.