Director of Supply Chain (m/w/d)

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

• The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the purchasing, inventory, and supply chain departments' strategy, operations, quality, and personnel development. 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, inventory, 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.

Compensation and Benefits

At Helion, we are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation. We ensure all our roles are competitively benchmarked and our total compensation package includes a base salary, comprehensive benefits, and equity grants, giving you a true stake in Helion's success. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to maintaining internal equity, ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams.

This is an exempt salaried role.

Annual Base Pay

$185,000 - $255,000 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.